Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'tsu' ending
to stand in (someone's) place; to be in a (certain) position
see 立場
ただ相手の立場にたって考え感じることができる能力を養いさえすればよいのです。All you have to do is to cultivate the ability to put yourself in the other fellow's place.
Also written 立場にたつ【たちばにたつ】