26/04/2019 – Martin Auerbach’s column
“Me first” – losing the ability to shift one’s perspective
Putting yourself in the other person’s shoes? For many people, it seems to be a lost art. And yet it is crucial to mutual understanding.

Simply asking the other party, “Please just put yourself in my position,” can open your opponent up to a different point of view. Martin Auerbach, Chief Executive Officer, Heimtex Association © Verband der Deutschen Heimtextilien-Industrie