"Transitions", and it's expanded cousin inside the AL Platform, has forced me to take stock in my life. I used to complain and whine about things at work more often. I'd justify my behavior by telling myself and others my complaints weren't about me, they were about getting things done at work. I was lying. Creating a separation between …
"Transitions", and it's expanded cousin inside the AL Platform, has forced me to take stock in my life. I used to complain and whine about things at work more often. I'd justify my behavior by telling myself and others my complaints weren't about me, they were about getting things done at work. I was lying. Creating a separation between events allows me to focus on what I need to get out of the next meeting. Leaving what has already occurred in the past allows me to give my full attention on the present situation and significantly reduces the temptation to gossip (i.e., you won't believe who I just got off the phone with and what they said). Another benefit seems to be that my communication has improved. I'm using less words, stories, and analogies. In the past, I'd often be told to 'land the plane.' I haven't heard that one in a while. However, I recently received feedback that I 'oversell' a decision or idea. I think these two things are related so I've got that to work on next. Thanks for today's post.
I think creating the transition time allows me to think about what my agenda is going into my next interaction. Having a better idea about what I want to accomplish and how to go about it help me use less words. I'm more efficient. My strategy up to this point has been a 'force brute' approach, e.g., throwing spaghetti against the wall to see what sticks. In the past, people would tell me it is exhausting to work with me. Now they are telling me it is less exhausting. My goal is to get where it becomes a non-issue.
"Transitions", and it's expanded cousin inside the AL Platform, has forced me to take stock in my life. I used to complain and whine about things at work more often. I'd justify my behavior by telling myself and others my complaints weren't about me, they were about getting things done at work. I was lying. Creating a separation between events allows me to focus on what I need to get out of the next meeting. Leaving what has already occurred in the past allows me to give my full attention on the present situation and significantly reduces the temptation to gossip (i.e., you won't believe who I just got off the phone with and what they said). Another benefit seems to be that my communication has improved. I'm using less words, stories, and analogies. In the past, I'd often be told to 'land the plane.' I haven't heard that one in a while. However, I recently received feedback that I 'oversell' a decision or idea. I think these two things are related so I've got that to work on next. Thanks for today's post.
Always great to read your examples, David.
Thank you.
Why do you think creating a separation naturally led you to using fewer words and stories?
Some might not make that connection.
I think creating the transition time allows me to think about what my agenda is going into my next interaction. Having a better idea about what I want to accomplish and how to go about it help me use less words. I'm more efficient. My strategy up to this point has been a 'force brute' approach, e.g., throwing spaghetti against the wall to see what sticks. In the past, people would tell me it is exhausting to work with me. Now they are telling me it is less exhausting. My goal is to get where it becomes a non-issue.