Left-Hand Column Detox
The 'Left-Hand Column' Detox
"Say the thing you think you cannot say... detoxify the left-hand column." — Claire Hughes Johnson
What It Is
A technique adapted from Fred Kofman to translate harsh internal thoughts (the left-hand column) into constructive, external dialogue (the right-hand column).
When To Use
- Sensing tension in a meeting
- Noticing a "pink elephant" in the room
- Spotting a recurring performance issue
- When feedback feels "too harsh" or "unsayable"
The Two Columns
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