We were consulting with a physician who was transitioning into more administration. She described how she would be very expressive and articulate and initiate discussions that had anything to do with physician conflict.

It is easy to pride ourselves when we think we have done 'good' to others. Yet, we argue here that the only way to delude yourself into thinking that you have brought more benefit than a drawback to someone else by your actions is to be small-minded enough to consider only one set of perspectives.

If you, like the rest of us mortals, have likely asked yourself this question and been quite frustrated with the lack of a satisfactory answer. Mary is a business owner and is fed up with her husband comparing her to stay-at-home Moms or 9-to-5 Moms.