Monday, March 10, 2008

Diffuse

Scott Ginsberg’s post “10 Ways to Reverse Momentum” offers some very good strategies to diffuse a challenging situation. #6 is quoted below, check them all out here

6. You must be having a really bad day. Unexpected and empathetic. Demonstrates concern, especially with an irate customer. Also, this phrase assures that you don’t take ownership of the other person’s problem. This ultimately allows them to cool off and approach their situation in a calm, collected manner.

Scott advises to respond rather then reacting.