Tact and People
The best way to handle people is with tact.
From dictionary.com:
tact
[takt]
noun
From dictionary.com:
tact
[takt]
noun
- a keen sense of what to say or do to avoid giving offense; skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations.
- a keen sense of what is appropriate, tasteful, or aesthetically pleasing; taste; discrimination.
Those lacking tact can only lead from a place of authoritarian rule. Which is limited and lacks mutual respect.
Those who have tact can lead from a place of earned trust and respect. The scope and potential of leading from this position far outweighs the alternate.
Things to remember:
- respect is earned, never demanded.
- trust is earned, never demanded.
- kindness goes further than demands.
Tact doesn’t come natural for everyone. But it can be developed. EQ can be developed, and must be in order to be the best possible leader.
Totally agree.. EQ, if not a natural thing, can be taught.... People with no tact;
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