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What does it mean?
Forgiveness is easy when you have won.
In plain terms
If you win, forgiving is easy.
What can you take from it?
Power changes how easily you forgive.

Where it applies

  • conflict resolution
  • leadership

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge power in forgiveness
  • seek fair outcomes

Questions to consider

  • Is forgiveness easier when you win?
  • Should power change how we forgive?

Another view

Forgiveness should not depend on winning.

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