In 1955, Gordon was aware
That he had something to share
He could teach leaders to know
How to help people grow
And how to be authentic and fair.
He named it L.E.T.
Because he thought it could be
A model that could train
Leaders not to cause pain
For him, that was the key.
He wanted leaders to hear
Feelings of both team member and peer
So his lifelong mission
Was to teach how to listen
In a way that calms doubt and fear.
They also needed a good way
To express what they wanted to say
Without anger or blame
Or calling members a name
An I-Message is A-Okay.
And here’s the very best news
Six steps that leaders can use
And that’s Method III
It’s not you or me
The solution we reach is no-lose.
What Dr. Gordon set in motion
Has now crossed every ocean
From here to Korea
Leaders love his idea
He has their heartfelt devotion.