Tag: Negotiation

Negotiation

Can we negotiate a resolution to problems before we face them?

Consider these suggestions.

Anticipate problems. We often try to avoid problems at all cost, at times to the point of denial. It will not work.

Talk to problem-solvers. Great leaders have dealt with problems on many levels. Take time to learn from their insight.

Practice what is called the 101% principle. Find the one percent we agree on and give 100% to it. If we start here, problems are resolved more quickly.

This does not exhaust the possibilities, but it provides a foundation to negotiate problems before we experience them.

Negotiation

Negotiating is an effort to reach an agreement or solution through compromise. Most often, there is give and take, thus, compromise.

Spiritual leaders need to exercise caution when it comes to negotiating. Far too often God’s word is compromised in an attempt to appease a larger majority of people.

Attempts to negotiate, compromise, or change the word of God are futile.

Our leadership should not move people away from God and His word. Rather, our leadership should move people toward God and His word.