Today is about you. Be curious about yourself. Pay attention to how you typically show up, the direction you take a conversation, or the expectations you have.
Why? What's that about? Is that what you want? Is it what they need?
I'm struggling a little today if i'm honest! Back to back meetings and rushing from one thing to another but what I have done is take a walk after dinner and "reset" myself so that I can start my evening work a lot more focused. Saving Changes...
Elizabeth HarrinDirector| RebelsGuideToPM.comLondon, England, United Kingdom
Same as Emily! It's school holidays, a time for rushing around and trying to squeeze in work and family time. Saving Changes...
It's quarter closing, seems that all us are rushing from here to there. The best part is that we are self-aware when we need to stop. Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Thank you, Emily, Elizabeth, and Mayte for your responses.
I find it fascinating to reflect on how a particular thing went; training, meeting, workshop, some other session, etc.
How were my interactions?
What were my triggers?
Did I show up above or below the line?
What types of questions did I ask?
How did I answer others?
Which lens was I looking through?
Any biases represented? How did I act/react?
How did I listen?
What did I learn?
Was I present, aware, and in the moment?
And after all that, what am I taking away? What do I/will I do with it? Saving Changes...
Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
I left behind the permanent rushing with retirement and I do not miss it. Achieving stuff anyhow.
Even then I asked myself 'what am I doing here?'. Well, we need some distress to feel good and be productive, but under which conditions are we innovative, do we create change. Being curious for me results in finding new ideas, unseen connections, fresh uses of my brain.
I am curious though, does curiosity work best under pressure or under under psychological safety?
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1 reply by Drew Craig
Apr 14, 2021 5:52 PM
Drew Craig
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Hi Thomas, love the response.
I would not think that one's curiosity, interest, or inquisitiveness would be predicated on the environment. Facilitation, questions, etc., are all part of the job. Maybe what you're asking is when do we say or tell, and when do we ask and inquire? Still, the nature of the environment, to me, would not dictate, rather the situation at hand or role being played.
Regardless, there is always room to ask to learn and ask to expand.
Saving Changes...
David KelsoSenior Programme Manager| Holland and BarrettNottingham, United Kingdom
Hi Drew
I'm in the middle of launching remotely into a new S.E. Asia market, from the UK. I'm generally good at keeping all the connections going across project teams. But recently I've found myself rushing and not pausing.
I keep reminding myself to stay humble, curious and really listen to what is being said.
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1 reply by Drew Craig
Apr 14, 2021 5:55 PM
Drew Craig
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Hi David, this is great!
It's so true. We can easily get caught up in the happenings around us. And that is okay. The magic happens when we begin to recognize our behaviors, impacts, and triggers. This helps us grow as an individual and professional. We should reflect and recognize the path we are taking to grow, without minimizing those experiences.
Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Apr 12, 2021 2:01 AM
Replying to Thomas Walenta
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I left behind the permanent rushing with retirement and I do not miss it. Achieving stuff anyhow.
Even then I asked myself 'what am I doing here?'. Well, we need some distress to feel good and be productive, but under which conditions are we innovative, do we create change. Being curious for me results in finding new ideas, unseen connections, fresh uses of my brain.
I am curious though, does curiosity work best under pressure or under under psychological safety?
Hi Thomas, love the response.
I would not think that one's curiosity, interest, or inquisitiveness would be predicated on the environment. Facilitation, questions, etc., are all part of the job. Maybe what you're asking is when do we say or tell, and when do we ask and inquire? Still, the nature of the environment, to me, would not dictate, rather the situation at hand or role being played.
Regardless, there is always room to ask to learn and ask to expand. Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Apr 12, 2021 8:27 AM
Replying to David Kelso
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Hi Drew
I'm in the middle of launching remotely into a new S.E. Asia market, from the UK. I'm generally good at keeping all the connections going across project teams. But recently I've found myself rushing and not pausing.
I keep reminding myself to stay humble, curious and really listen to what is being said.
Hi David, this is great!
It's so true. We can easily get caught up in the happenings around us. And that is okay. The magic happens when we begin to recognize our behaviors, impacts, and triggers. This helps us grow as an individual and professional. We should reflect and recognize the path we are taking to grow, without minimizing those experiences. Saving Changes...
