Day #28: Back to the Basics Part I Me-You-We Check-In
Welcome to Day 28 of the 30-Day Say It Skillfully Challenge! You're in the home stretch! Today, we circle back to the cornerstone framework of skillful communication: Me-You-We.
Frameworks work when they become personal. You don't necessarily need to "do all three" perfectly every conversation. The real win is knowing when a particular component is needed. And it can help to know your default–where you naturally excel–and to notice where you tend to underuse a part of the framework, especially when things get fast, tense, or uncertain. When pressure rises, most people revert to their habits. Me-You-We gives you a steady way to reset.
Today's Challenge: Take five quiet minutes and do a Me-You-We self-audit. Ask yourself: "What do I most excel at right now? Where do I need the most growth?" Then, choose one small experiment for the next conversation you have today:
If your growth edge is Me, focus on how you show up (monitor your energy, tone, and intent).
If it's You, ask one more question than you normally would.
If it's We, name alignment: "Let me check we're on the same page about this."
What shifted when you chose a different "gear" than your default? What did it reveal about where you're growing (and where you might need more practice)?
Cheering for you to make the most of this 30-day challenge–whether you're recommitting to a resolution, trying something new, or simply choosing to turn over a fresh leaf this year. One small step today can change how you show up all year long. You've got this!
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