How to disagree without rubbing people the wrong way

“The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” — Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu’s words, though spoken in the context of warfare, carry a profound message that transcends the battlefield. With this in mind, mastering the art of disagreement without conflicts is possible, but it requires courage, diplomacy, compassion, and a lot of trial and error.

In my previous article, I talked about why learning to disagree is so important and how it can be the edge you need to advance your career. If you’ve never thought of disagreements as a competitive advantage, I invite you to start by reading that article.

The goal of this article is not to teach you how to always win disagreements. Unfortunately, I don’t have a magical recipe for that. What I can assure you is that, by using the dos and don’ts presented in this article, you can significantly increase the chances of getting what you want, all while striving to maintain positive relationships. Let’s delve into it!