Excellent. Thank yo for reading Tylney. I just finished the book too, and I found it challenge at times to get through, as I felt like the Youth asking the same questions. But it was rewarding and indeed does offer a hopeful outlook overall.
This is so true. The problem is compounded when (as often happens) it's a dominant just-the-facts type CEO presenting the strategy... someone who doesn't have much patience for the messy human stuff. They tend to think everyone in the room has the same personality as them. It's always very far from the truth and this advice is much needed.
Ah yes, I have encountered that environment. Strategy to me though is a bit of art and science. Yes, you have to have the facts, but to make them impactful, you have to reach the heart. Thank you for your insight Joel + the recent subscribe. I appreciate you!
Thanks for sharing this insightful piece! Your emphasis on blending empathy with strategy resonates deeply. After reading Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, I’ve come to accept that we’re far less rational than we believe, driven more by emotions and instincts than logic alone. Embracing this has been a game-changer for me in understanding others’ perspectives, making it easier to connect and gain buy-in for decisions.
I don't think small talk is annoying, infact, i wish more people engaged in small talk, it would break the ice and help people to be more relaxed and "trust". Human connection and trust is why serial killers and scammers exist. It's an extreme example and I wish it wasn't the case but sometimes that's it.
Great piece, Colette! I've long believed that empathy and EQ are massively undervalued, and as AI gets better at handling the pure logic and data analysis, these uniquely human skills of reading rooms and connecting with people's motivations will become our greatest competitive advantage.
This is the first time I’m coming across an article that strives to show empathy consideration, and of course, relatability to knowing the fact that the client or the customer may not be in possession of the financial means to attain what they’re trying to sell.
It’s mind blowing and I’m blown away Collete. I'm Ral, and I would really love to be a part of what you’re doing.🫠
Hi Ral, thank you for the complimentary note. Subscribe - I write weekly on applying the skills of empathy, and what I refer to as "human skills" in general to the world of tech and business. Nice to meet you :)
Your insights are dead on. Audience consideration, timing of your message, and logic vs. emotional content are so important in both getting the information across properly, but also in helping others see your side and be more open to it. Well done!
Great article. Very much resonated and coincides with my experience.
And what you are reading “The courage to be disliked” is a very good and interesting read that offers a hopeful and compelling perspective to live by.
Excellent. Thank yo for reading Tylney. I just finished the book too, and I found it challenge at times to get through, as I felt like the Youth asking the same questions. But it was rewarding and indeed does offer a hopeful outlook overall.
It is wonderful to realize we are still learning and haven’t figured it all out yet, isn’t it?
Yes! 👏
This is so true. The problem is compounded when (as often happens) it's a dominant just-the-facts type CEO presenting the strategy... someone who doesn't have much patience for the messy human stuff. They tend to think everyone in the room has the same personality as them. It's always very far from the truth and this advice is much needed.
Ah yes, I have encountered that environment. Strategy to me though is a bit of art and science. Yes, you have to have the facts, but to make them impactful, you have to reach the heart. Thank you for your insight Joel + the recent subscribe. I appreciate you!
Thanks for sharing this insightful piece! Your emphasis on blending empathy with strategy resonates deeply. After reading Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman, I’ve come to accept that we’re far less rational than we believe, driven more by emotions and instincts than logic alone. Embracing this has been a game-changer for me in understanding others’ perspectives, making it easier to connect and gain buy-in for decisions.
It’s totally a game changer! Thanks for sharing Fabio.
I don't think small talk is annoying, infact, i wish more people engaged in small talk, it would break the ice and help people to be more relaxed and "trust". Human connection and trust is why serial killers and scammers exist. It's an extreme example and I wish it wasn't the case but sometimes that's it.
Great article Colette.
Yes, I struggle with small talk at times, but it is needed to break the ice! 🧊
Great piece, Colette! I've long believed that empathy and EQ are massively undervalued, and as AI gets better at handling the pure logic and data analysis, these uniquely human skills of reading rooms and connecting with people's motivations will become our greatest competitive advantage.
The human skills as we think of them are going to be one of our core differentiators in the age of AI. Thank you for the feedback Ryan!
This is the first time I’m coming across an article that strives to show empathy consideration, and of course, relatability to knowing the fact that the client or the customer may not be in possession of the financial means to attain what they’re trying to sell.
It’s mind blowing and I’m blown away Collete. I'm Ral, and I would really love to be a part of what you’re doing.🫠
Hi Ral, thank you for the complimentary note. Subscribe - I write weekly on applying the skills of empathy, and what I refer to as "human skills" in general to the world of tech and business. Nice to meet you :)
Your insights are dead on. Audience consideration, timing of your message, and logic vs. emotional content are so important in both getting the information across properly, but also in helping others see your side and be more open to it. Well done!