When we talk about leading people who are against you, it’s important to remember there’s always a reason there. When someone resists your leadership, they’re saying, “I can’t tell my story the way you’re leading.” We assume their story is simply to resist us, but that is rarely the case. How can those who disagree with you listen or connect if they don’t feel they matter to you?

Take the time to discover their story–you might be surprised.