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How the 10-Second Rule Can Dramatically Change Your Conversations and Make You a Better Leader

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https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/how-10-second-rule-can-dramatically-change-your-conversations-make-you-a-better-leader.html

It’s really quite simple: In any conversation during which the temperature has started to rise, wait 10 seconds before you respond. That’s it. Just stop. Don’t respond immediately. Instead, wait and give yourself a moment to be intentional in your response, instead of emotional. It isn’t magic, but you might be surprised at how well it works. Here’s what I mean.