Scott, this is a thoughful and impactful way of thinking about handling project development. I espeically like that you are empathizing with each segment of those involved which allows people to be heard as well as model this type of consideration of others and different points of view. I also appreciated that you included communicating this to everyong. I hope that communication included not just what the project included, but also how the different voices were accomodated or considered. It is not only important that people be heard, but also that they feel heard.
I like your point about people need to feel heard. That is the essence of empathy. I think we have a tendency to fear the situation where we have lots of different people contributing to a discussion. We imagine that we will get stuck in a morass of conflicting viewpoints. However, when you consider that the important thing is that everyone feels heard, you don't have to do everything everyone says. We should be eager to hear and feel what as many people as possible are saying.
You make some great points, Scott. Being able to listen and showing empathy to others is essential to the success of any project. If you don't listen and show empathy, others will do the same to you. Great leaders lead by showing these qualities in themselves, which inspires others to do the same. That is how you find success in big projects.
I always think that the best way to collaborate is to do something to help others without expecting anything in return. If we all do that, we all will get further than if we think transactionally.
Scott, this is a thoughful and impactful way of thinking about handling project development. I espeically like that you are empathizing with each segment of those involved which allows people to be heard as well as model this type of consideration of others and different points of view. I also appreciated that you included communicating this to everyong. I hope that communication included not just what the project included, but also how the different voices were accomodated or considered. It is not only important that people be heard, but also that they feel heard.
I like your point about people need to feel heard. That is the essence of empathy. I think we have a tendency to fear the situation where we have lots of different people contributing to a discussion. We imagine that we will get stuck in a morass of conflicting viewpoints. However, when you consider that the important thing is that everyone feels heard, you don't have to do everything everyone says. We should be eager to hear and feel what as many people as possible are saying.
Yes, it does give us more leeway. I very much appreciate the complexity of thought in your writing.
Thanks Pamela.
You make some great points, Scott. Being able to listen and showing empathy to others is essential to the success of any project. If you don't listen and show empathy, others will do the same to you. Great leaders lead by showing these qualities in themselves, which inspires others to do the same. That is how you find success in big projects.
Thanks Michael.
I always think that the best way to collaborate is to do something to help others without expecting anything in return. If we all do that, we all will get further than if we think transactionally.
You point about empathy is same.