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EPISODE · Apr 11, 2026 · 1 MIN

Proven Strategy #1 for Overcoming Difficult Issues at the Office

from The Accountability Minute:Business Acceleration|Productivity · host Anne Bachrach

Today we are talking about strategy number 1 to help you overcome difficult issues, which is to Practice Patience. A good rule of thumb when faced with a difficult situation like a disgruntled employee or a grumpy client is to take a deep breath and just listen. Many times, if you can help the person you are interacting with feel heard, the situation will de-escalate on its own. We all long to be understood and valued, so when you patiently give those around you ample space to air their grievances and vent their frustrations (even if they are unfounded or if you disagree with them) you are feeding the side of them that longs to be seen and appreciated. Once they are done talking, take a brief moment to gather your own thoughts; then, calmly restate what they said to you and work with them to achieve a solution that works for everyone involved. Tune in tomorrow for strategy number 2 to help you overcome difficult issues at the office or even at home. Put an end to the procrastination cycle and make progress on your goals with my complimentary Guide to Stopping Procrastination! Download it now by going to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/minute.  Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Get the proven strategies and resources you need for massive success. Subscribe to my blog now by going to https://accountabilitycoach.com/blog and start transforming your business today! Want more from me, The Accountability Coach™, subscribe to more high-value content by looking for me on https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/accountabilitycoach.com/id290547573 or https://www.accountabilitycoach.com/my-podcast/, and on most podcast platforms and in most English-speaking countries.  I’m the author of many books, including, Excuses Don’t Count; Results Rule, Live Life with No Regrets, No Excuses, The Guide to Stopping Procrastination, Your Formula for Manifesting Anything You Want, The Power of Visualization, My Gratitude Journal, the Work Life Balance Emergency Kit, and The Roadmap To Success with Stephen Covey and Ken Blanchard, and more.   Aim for what you want each and every day!  Anne BachrachThe Accountability Coach™https://www.accountabilitycoach.com Go to https://www.accountabilitycoach.com to check out for yourself how I, as your Accountability Coach™, can help you get and stay focused on you highest payoff activities that put you in the highest probability position to achieve your professional and personal goals, so you can enjoy the kind of business and life you truly want and deserve.  If you get value from these Accountability Minutes, please take a minute to leave me a short rating and review. I would really appreciate it and always love to hear from you. 

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Today we are talking about strategy number 1 to help you overcome difficult issues, which is to Practice Patience. A good rule of thumb when faced with a difficult situation like a disgruntled employee or a grumpy client is to take a deep breath and just listen. Many times, if you can help the person you are interacting with feel heard, the situation will de-escalate on its own. We all long to be understood and valued, so when you patiently give those around you ample space to air thei...

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