Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Much Ado

[Brian Baresch (baresch]

>There have
>been several times in our meetings that one of us has had the courage to
>disagree when consensus was imminent, and we've made better, and DIFFERENT
>decisions because of it.

How was that disagreement expressed? Was it "You don't have the guts to do
what I want"? Or was it more constructive?

You may be able to "get people to THINK" by respectfully engaging their
intellect. Insulting them or questioning their fortitude or integrity is a
more problematic path.

Best regards,


Brian Baresch
Delaware Street Commons
Lawrence, Kansas
www.delaware-street.com