MD-Update Magazine

My book therapist has another skill: The ability to be a) non-judgmental and b) confrontational at the same time. It's one of the things that often distinguishes a therapist's help from that of a friend, relative, or co-worker. It means we are committed to our client's progress and to doing what's in their best interest, more than keeping the relationship going and not rocking the boat. Whether you operate in an entrepreneurial mode like me or you're working for someone else, learning to hold the tension of those two opposites — holding a relationship with great care, yet with an open hand — is something that comes with the territory.