Disagreements and progress

“Honest disagreement is often a good sign of progress.” – Mahatma Gandhi

There’s nothing wrong with disagreeing with someone. In fact, it’s often crucial that you do. if you are always agreeable, you won’t step on anyone’s toes, but you will be doing a disservice to whomever you’re talking with by not telling them how you feel.

When you do disagree with someone, make sure to be kind and respectful – no name calling, don’t raise your voice or try to intimidate the other person, and stick with objective facts as much as possible.

Don’t be afraid to let them how something makes you feel or if you think there might be negative consequences to their actions. You can play devil’s advocate, but know when to stop, otherwise you run the risk of always seeming to be a “Debbie Downer.”