Be empathetic and consider other persons POV.
Sometimes we may come into conversations with our own one-sided point of view. This can be limiting and doesn’t take the other person into consideration. There are always two sides to a story but if we don’t put ourselves in the other person’s shoes, we will never get the full picture.
Here’s what to do: Look at the big picture. Maybe the communication breakdown was because you didn’t give clear directions. When you are willing to see the other person’s perspective, you learn what you can do to improve and move the relationship forward.
You could also talk it over with someone who is detached from the situation and holds no personal interest in the outcome other than to help you see the bigger picture. This can be a trusted friend, mentor, or coach. Ask this person to help you see things in a different way.
We don’t have to dread difficult conversations and confrontation. When entered with care, they can have the capacity to heal and deepen relationships