I'm not sure how to leave a messy comment, as you requested in the email that pulled me here. In my experience all the messy human stuff is easy to forget about when pressure is high and deadlines are looming for delivering "stuff". I often wonder if we put the human stuff on too high a pedestal as well. Does one really need decades of training in psychology, counseling or coaching to be a good listener and to be curious about the experience of fellow humans? I sometimes think not. But what do I know?
Hi Oluf! I agree that we may over-emphasize the human stuff, or at least over-engineer how we address it. In my experience, simple and earnest works really well in most circumstances.
I believe most of us are wired for connection and community, so you probably know lots. That said, I'm wired to be hugely curious about the underlying patterns and mechanisms--blame it on evolution. Take what's interesting and leave the rest. :)
I'm wired with that curiosity for patterns and mechanisms as well. And everything you wrote resonates with me, not only from that perspective, but also because you have a lot of practical advice. Thank you!
I'm not sure how to leave a messy comment, as you requested in the email that pulled me here. In my experience all the messy human stuff is easy to forget about when pressure is high and deadlines are looming for delivering "stuff". I often wonder if we put the human stuff on too high a pedestal as well. Does one really need decades of training in psychology, counseling or coaching to be a good listener and to be curious about the experience of fellow humans? I sometimes think not. But what do I know?
Hi Oluf! I agree that we may over-emphasize the human stuff, or at least over-engineer how we address it. In my experience, simple and earnest works really well in most circumstances.
I believe most of us are wired for connection and community, so you probably know lots. That said, I'm wired to be hugely curious about the underlying patterns and mechanisms--blame it on evolution. Take what's interesting and leave the rest. :)
Thanks for the comment!
I'm wired with that curiosity for patterns and mechanisms as well. And everything you wrote resonates with me, not only from that perspective, but also because you have a lot of practical advice. Thank you!
You’re welcome! I’m glad it speaks to you.