I took quite a few things away from this. Mostly a spiral of tangent questions...
Mainly, I wish everyone thought like this, because having assumptions made of you or being boxed in or type checked is a scary and trainwreck path to be on, just because someone didn't realise you both have humanity and you both have a purpose.
There is something worth sitting with in the distinction between humanity and humans. We are capable of extraordinary things, but we are also complicated, inconsistent and imperfect.
I think we sometimes lose sight of our shared humanity when we become too focused on individual differences, behaviours or beliefs.
Understanding people requires curiosity, not assumption. A thoughtful read, and one I'll keep coming back to.
If you want to make a judgement of anyone or or any outcomes, first you must be able to see the individual, the process, the path, the dynamics and know them. In today's ever divergent and detached word - how many people do you actually know?
How many coworkers do you actually understand how they complete their tasks?
How many employees do you actually understand their capabilities, interests, beginnings and aspirations?
Colin, the story about your dad keeping that little boy's medal in his car for years is beautiful. He had nothing to gain from remembering, and that's precisely what makes it so meaningful.
We talk so much about building connections, in business and in life, but sometimes it comes down to something as simple as remembering what matters to someone when nobody's watching. I think your dad taught you something quite special.
@Léa Mondoloni | Brand Autopsy thank you so much for the kind words! I’m really glad that the stories were meaningful to you. That story about my dad keeping that kid’s medal is one of my favorites.
I definitely agree! Remembering little things is such an underappreciated thing to do! It’s such an easy way to stand out from the crowd!
And thank you! I try, but it’s always a challenge to try to remember these things.
I took quite a few things away from this. Mostly a spiral of tangent questions...
Mainly, I wish everyone thought like this, because having assumptions made of you or being boxed in or type checked is a scary and trainwreck path to be on, just because someone didn't realise you both have humanity and you both have a purpose.
There is something worth sitting with in the distinction between humanity and humans. We are capable of extraordinary things, but we are also complicated, inconsistent and imperfect.
I think we sometimes lose sight of our shared humanity when we become too focused on individual differences, behaviours or beliefs.
Understanding people requires curiosity, not assumption. A thoughtful read, and one I'll keep coming back to.
If you want to make a judgement of anyone or or any outcomes, first you must be able to see the individual, the process, the path, the dynamics and know them. In today's ever divergent and detached word - how many people do you actually know?
How many coworkers do you actually understand how they complete their tasks?
How many employees do you actually understand their capabilities, interests, beginnings and aspirations?
Do people even try to connect?
Do they even see it's value?
Colin, the story about your dad keeping that little boy's medal in his car for years is beautiful. He had nothing to gain from remembering, and that's precisely what makes it so meaningful.
We talk so much about building connections, in business and in life, but sometimes it comes down to something as simple as remembering what matters to someone when nobody's watching. I think your dad taught you something quite special.
@Léa Mondoloni | Brand Autopsy thank you so much for the kind words! I’m really glad that the stories were meaningful to you. That story about my dad keeping that kid’s medal is one of my favorites.
I definitely agree! Remembering little things is such an underappreciated thing to do! It’s such an easy way to stand out from the crowd!
And thank you! I try, but it’s always a challenge to try to remember these things.