Leadership: Wednesday, Period 1, Class 9 (3/11/09)

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"Today we're talking about diplomacy," Nathan said as he passed around the related handouts. "As a leader you're going to have to deal with people who don't like you very much. Some say that's a good sign that you're doing your job." Nathan flashed a grin at his students.

"Diplomacy is the talent that allows you to get what you want without the other person feeling badly about it. Read through the handout, then we're going to work on the class exercise.

"I want you to pair up. One of you wants help moving. The other doesn't want to do it. Use the listed skills of tact, body language, and diplomatic suggestion to see which one of you gets what you want without the other person resenting you.

"I'm here if you have any questions."

[ooc: OCD is up!]

Comments

Re: Pair Up!

[stupid-toasters.livejournal.com]

"Whatever you'd like," he said, still using the same hangdog expression in hopes that it'd work.

Re: Pair Up!

[cataclysmicluck.livejournal.com]

"Okay, fine," Zayne said, feeling that he caved way too early.

He wasn't very good at saying no.

Re: Pair Up!

[stupid-toasters.livejournal.com]

"That was easy," Lee said triumphantly. "If I ever need to move, I'm finding you."

Re: Pair Up!

[cataclysmicluck.livejournal.com]

"I'll hide," Zayne said. "It'll be easier than saying no."

Re: Pair Up!

[stupid-toasters.livejournal.com]

"You would wanna say no to a friendly request?" he asked. "That's kind of harsh."

Re: Pair Up!

[cataclysmicluck.livejournal.com]

"To be fair, I probably won't hide very well," Zayne joked.

Re: Pair Up!

[stupid-toasters.livejournal.com]

"You're not very good at this avoiding helping someone thing," Lee remarked with a laugh.

Re: Pair Up!

[cataclysmicluck.livejournal.com]

"I think it's because I usually try to be helpful. It's hard to break old habits," Zayne said.