When someone resists your idea, your instinct is to talk more, talk faster, push harder. Matt Abrahams says do the opposite.
His move for the moment of pushback - Pace, Space, Grace:
Slow the pace. You're probably going too fast.
Create space. Ask questions and let them talk.
Offer grace. You've had time with this idea. Give them the same.
Resistance isn't rejection, it's an invitation to slow down and connect. Go deeper in Matt's MasterClass at: https://bit.ly/4vHB8j3
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