Worked Example: Double-Sided Reflection
Construct a double-sided reflection that preserves autonomy and support in the same response.
A high performer says, I want more ownership, but every time I get it I end up alone with the messy parts. Both sides must remain recognizable The common shortcut is to reassure one side: I trust you. That misses the support concern and makes autonomy feel like abandonment. Find side one Ownership matters because the employee wants to lead and be trusted. This side is change talk: readiness, growth, and desire for responsibility. Reflect it clearly so support does not erase autonomy. Find side two The messy parts create fear that ownership means isolation. This side is not resistance…
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