3) Be curious: Instead of assumptions, be generous about the intentions you ascribe others, and curious about what is going on in their worlds. 4) Take ownership, if appropriate: Sometimes we are contributing to the issue at hand. Stating this out loud makes us model the way we want the other to act, and provides the kind of generosity in sharing responsibility to what might be going on. Sometimes, having someone to practice difficult conversations can be really helpful. Wishing you love