Our ‘enemyfying’ , which feels exciting and satisfying, even righteous and heroic, usually obscures rather than clarifies the reality of the challenges we face. It amplifies conflicts; it narrows the space for problem solving and creativity; and it distracts us, with unrealizable dreams of decisive victory, from the real work we need to do.

Collaborating with the Enemy: How to Work with People You Don’t Agree with or Like or Trust
Adam Kahane