The lesson on how to be a good leader, discussed in part 4 -chapter 4- of HTWFAIP, resonated with the example set by the former professional soccer player Zinedin Zidian. He always made sure that his team-mates had confidence and were assured by the team. When one player made a mistake that resulted in a goal for the opposing team, Zizu always passes the ball to that particular player to build up his confidence.
Therefore, I tried a technique which was combined from both methods to positively influence my sister into monitoring her driving with attention.
The situation was that I and my sister were driving down to Virginia, and she was distracted and speeding, and I thought this is a good situation for social interaction - part IV. Thus, I started a conversation about the $1000 fee due if Virginia highway patrol charges you with speeding or other offenses. But I covered it up with me using my phone and passively direct the context to drivers on the phone, and emphasized how dangerous it is with all the distraction. She quickly realized that she was lacking concentration on the road and adjusted her driving. I indirectly pointed her attention to her mistake without pointing fingers and calling it out, and she responded positively to it.
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Much better. Grade: A-.
ReplyDeleteI think I know what you mean by this phrase: "were assured by the team" but it doesn't work well. Better to use simpler language that gets your point across in a clear way.