Day #3: Better Together
Intro to the Me–You–We Framework | WE

Welcome to Day 3 of the 30-Day Say It Skillfully Challenge! In days 1 & 2, you focused inward on "me" and outward on "you". Today brings it together with "we". 

This part of the framework is often overlooked. Once you lead yourself with awareness and seek to understand others, the win-win is in creating something powerful together: a shared reality.    

"We" is about adopting a better together mindset to best serve the whole. It's recognizing that we're all part of both the problem and the solution. Shared reality means getting on the same page, not only about objective facts, but also about the human experience–how people feel, what matters to them, and where they're coming from. When we align on both, we create a common platform from which teams can move forward with clarity and momentum. 

Today's Challenge: In a conversation today (a meal, a decision, or even a quick exchange), pause and try a simple alignment tool. Either silently or out loud, form a sentence that captures what you think "we" are aligned on: "Here's what I'm hearing we agree on..." or "Let me check that we're on the same page..." Then listen and notice what is revealed.  
Does it surface gaps, assumptions, or new information? Pay attention to whether people lean in, correct you, or relax once things are clarified. There's no need to make it perfect; clarity comes from trying.  

At the end of the day, reflect on where this small check created momentum or saved time. What did it reveal about shared reality? What might you do sooner next time? 

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!