Something that has helped me lately is to try to think about my role in a particular conversation or group.

Leader or follower?

Coach or student?

Antagonist or cheerleader?

The goal is to try to think of what role would serve the greatest good and try to fill it.

As I thought about this a little deeper, two things became clear about what my role will always be.

First, to serve. No matter the situation, I should work to be of service.

Second, to love. No matter the situation, I should work to love others as I love myself.

As we think about what to say or do in any given relationship, we can ask ourselves how we can be of service and how we can love the other person.

Hopefully this little process will help you have better conversations with those around you.

Make it a great day.

Jake

Bonus point – for those that are Christians, I believe there is a third role we must fill – to glorify God.