Confronting an Enabler?

Confronting makes many people uncomfortable… Are you in this group?

As everything in life, the focus and the emotions associated with words enable or hold us back.  Confrontation is not the exception… and it doesn’t come to a surprise that this word usually carries a negative charged connotation, considering that the first definition as I Googled the word is to “meet (someone) face to face with hostile or argumentative intent.” 

However, there is always another side to most things and situations depending on the lens and intention we approach them with.  How will your perception of Confrontation change if it is defined as the ability to “face up to and deal with (a problem or difficult situation).”  Would you consider it as a tool or way of living that fosters clarity, trust and stronger relationships personally and professionally?

Timely confrontation enables minor adjustments that continue to foster relationships. The contrary, meaning avoiding or delaying confrontation usually transforms into a charged emotional situation which is much harder to manage and may break or end affiliations.

Developing the ability to see both sides of a situation (integration) and dive into the uncomfortable to help us grow and progress is a way to become Unstoppable...  Confronting is only one example.

What is that opportunity waiting for you to shift your perspective to become more empowered?