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Dealing with the Elephant in the Room

Definition Elephant in the Room: Important and obvious topic which everyone present is aware of but doesnt feel comfortable discussing. The term is used to describe an issue that involves a social taboo, such as race, religion, or even suicide.

The Origination of the Phrase Began in early 1950s People compare it to the line Emperors New Clothes First public record of the phrase was in The New York Times as a simile – "Financing schools has become a problem about equal to having an elephant in the living room. It's so big you just can't ignore it.- June 20 th, 1959

Why Elephants Are Hard to Confront Their sheer size has a controlling and intimidating effect on people. It is easier to avoid the problem We dont know how to react to the elephant Were trained to be linear thinkers Our own personal history

How to Deal With Your Elephant in the Room Acknowledge it is there All you can think about is the chocolate bar in the cupboard Remind them of the old saying Whatever you do, DO NOT think about the elephant in the room

Business Personal Suggestions in Business and Personal Life

Deal With Them Head On Dont pretend they are not there. As more elephants are ignored, the culture becomes stifled. The elephant can represent progress, growth, improvement, change and accountability. When dealt with, debate and conflict are out in the open. Ideas move faster and problems are flushed out. Deal With Them Head On Head On

Tact And Empathy What is the other person(s) thinking? Feeling? View point? How might the other person take what you are saying? Be confident Its important to discuss – remember ultimately this will bring you to a better place Watch others do it well Kill a bee with honey

Not everything has to be discussed What are your topics that our off limits? Everyone is different Cultures, Ages, Gender, Race all play a part in what is off limits What is Off Limits

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