HANDLING-PUSHBACK5 MIN READ
The LAARC-Steelman-Reframe Loop
Explain the sequence that turns a reactive rebuttal into a learning conversation.
A pushback response gets stronger when each phase earns the next one. From pushback to usable signal Listen Exact words and context Hear Acknowledge Risk makes sense from their seat Lower threat Steelman Best reasonable version of the concern Raise quality Assess What is being protected? Diagnose Reframe and respond Verdict to condition, evidence to fit Move Confirm
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