Don't assume that your version is the Truth

Wouldn't it be nice if you had "Factcheck.org" available to you in all of the difficult conversations in your life? I find the "truth" is something that is very elusive these days. The 24/7 new cycle finds people playing fast and loose with the truth and it's contagious.

Some believe something is true just because they see it in print in major media or in the blog-o-sphere! When engaging in any negotiation or difficult conversation, don’t assume that your version of the situation is “the truth”.

Often we walk into interactions with others thinking that we’ve got everything that we need to handle the situation. We forget that our version is simply that, a version. Success in this interaction will require that we get as much information as possible to paint a more precise picture and to give us greater perspective.

Today, we are lucky if we ever get to the actual facts. But I believe that we should still strive to educate ourselves and always search for the truth.