Comment by Paul Terlemezian on November 11, 2023 at 6:12pm

I feel like this skill is scarce and yet cherished. Perhaps it is actually not scarce and yet misunderstood?

Would it be cherished if it were abundant?

Comment by Folden Peterson on December 1, 2023 at 12:23am

Pete's opinion:
Edgar Schein's perspective challenges the prevailing culture of overtraining and superficial interactions. His call for genuine curiosity and mutual assistance is not just a recipe for effective teamwork but a remedy for the alienation that often characterizes modern relationships. Embracing Schein's principles could lead to a more connected and empathetic world, where understanding and assisting each other are the cornerstones of meaningful connections.

Would it be cherished if it were abundant?
Edgar Schein's advocacy for genuine, caring interactions stands as a beacon in a world often drowned in superficiality. His emphasis on authentic curiosity and mutual assistance offers a refreshing approach to relationships, addressing the prevalent issues of overtraining and alienation. Moreover, I believe the abundance of genuine, caring interactions, as advocated by Edgar Schein, would undoubtedly be cherished, fostering a culture of understanding and assisting each other. I don't think this is scarce either; our culture has made it tough to show or be vulnerable because it could be misconstrued as weakness.

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Thoughts?

Comment by Bob Norton on December 1, 2023 at 1:30pm

Great stuff. The Socratic Method, listening and Management By Wandering Around are all elements that support this idea. It encourages a culture of honesty and transparency when anyone can listen and speak across levels without a hard chain of command. That keeps a company and everyone honest. I used to love taking people to lunch quarterly to get their perspective, check in and adjust when I was a manager. 

Relationships with integrity that are win-win-win for employer-employee-manager that grow people constantly. A very important cultural value. Necessary in a growth company, optional in a static one (which will eventually die). 

This technique is appropriate for customers, prospects, employees, vendors, stakeholders and life in general. I am reminded of the old adage God gave you two ears and one mouth so you can listen lots more than you talk. 

I think trying to appear perfect is an old and dead management style. The Level 5 leader put ego aside and admits they do not have all the answers. Many think ego is the root of much evil that causes war and most problems in life. By listening to others we understand their perspective better and often can adapt with that understanding. 

Comment by Paul Terlemezian on December 1, 2023 at 2:13pm

Pete - thank you - especially for the observation that this may be abundant and yet we are reluctant to show it. Perhaps that can change?

Comment by Paul Terlemezian on December 1, 2023 at 2:15pm

Bob - thank you - not only is trying to be perfect an old and dead management style - but trying to be it - will kill you! How might we combat the obsession with finding an exploiting another's weakness?

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