Couple of notes
It is amazing how introverted I feel at times. I read so many things, consumer so much information, and think constantly. However, I don't share my thoughts or my rationale. I don't contribute to the conversation externally as much as I do internally. What amazes me even more is the way that I learn from others. I seem to have lost my critical analysis skills - I don't really hold extremely strong opinions anymore.
Perhaps I never did have them! I think back through my history and look at the leaders I have followed. Most are very outspoken. Most are incredible visionaries. Most paint incredible pictures of the future and enroll others to fulfill that dream. I remember distinctly episodes where I stood up for my own vision and felt brutally beat down.
But that beating down was not really a beating down; it was passionate debate. But the episodes never seemed to end with agreement or great resolve. We left the moment with me feeling beat in trying to build an idea, only to find that the other party came back much later with responses about how I affected their vision and how much they include my thoughts in their future.
So...through this rambling, perhaps I am just learning how to remain confident in my visions and beliefs and continue to improve in my communication skills. I do have a lot of value to add to the people and conversations around me.
Things to work on: Listening skills, memory, and taking chances.
Perhaps I never did have them! I think back through my history and look at the leaders I have followed. Most are very outspoken. Most are incredible visionaries. Most paint incredible pictures of the future and enroll others to fulfill that dream. I remember distinctly episodes where I stood up for my own vision and felt brutally beat down.
But that beating down was not really a beating down; it was passionate debate. But the episodes never seemed to end with agreement or great resolve. We left the moment with me feeling beat in trying to build an idea, only to find that the other party came back much later with responses about how I affected their vision and how much they include my thoughts in their future.
So...through this rambling, perhaps I am just learning how to remain confident in my visions and beliefs and continue to improve in my communication skills. I do have a lot of value to add to the people and conversations around me.
Things to work on: Listening skills, memory, and taking chances.
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