We live in a time where we are often on different sides of arguments. How we can learn to get along with others even when we don’t agree with them?

This is very common in the corporate world. We are often on different sides of how to do a particular project. It can sometimes become a political tug of war around who owns the project. This can lead to projects not getting done on time or not getting done right because people don’t work well together.

What are some of the things you can do to help you get along better with others you disagree with at work?

1. Listen more, talk less - people sometimes think the more they talk, the smarter they seem. Learn to listen to understand, not to respond.

2. Don’t monopolize the conversation When you are speaking in a meeting make sure the points you are making are clear and succinct. Give everyone a chance to speak.

3. Build relationships I come back to this a lot, but in most situations at work, it involves building relationships with others. Not liking the people you work with, can lead to intense interactions. I guarantee you will have better interactions once you get to know someone.

A lot of times people can have a perception of another person that unfortunately can color their behavior or attitude toward the person. If you are the one who is behaving this way with someone, take a step back and think about why you behave this way. Did you give the other person a chance?

You don’t have to like everyone, but if you work with the person every day you need to find a way to get along. It can impact your career if you don’t.

Here’s to your success!