The BEST Technique to Turn A Contentious Conversation Around

The 10% rule is a communication technique that keeps a conversation going when you find yourself at odds with another person. My coaching clients LOVE using it.

Check out this video tutorial and read on for details about his powerful technique!

The 10% Rule was inspired by the brilliant mind of Shirzad Chamine, the inventor of a concept called Positive Intelligence™ or PQ. PQ is a measure of mental fitness. The 10% Rule is one of many techniques Shirzad shares to build mental fitness and increase PQ.

The issue: It is common for your mind to naturally focus on the disagreement while in conversation with someone who has opposing views. Focusing on these differences, however, typically gets you nowhere.

The Solution: Enter the 10% Rule. It invites you to consider that the other person is at least 10% right in their idea or position. Be the leader who seeks out that 10%. Find one little thing you like about the other person's idea and build on THAT.

As your focus shifts to the "10%," notice how the energy flows more positively and constructively. It's proven to advance conversations and drive innovation.

Test out the 10% Rule and let me know about your struggles or your successes. You've got this!