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Here’s a lesson I keep needing to learn, over and over again: that people are just people, regardless of their formal authority, commanding appearance, or exalted roles in life. Yesterday I spoke about the Quiet Revolution at a conference hosted by KPMG at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. I was more nervous than usual, because the audience was overwhelmingly male, senior, and hard-nosed (at least judging by their wardrobes — most wearing suits; and by their professions — most of them leaders in finance). I’ve spoken to plenty of businesspeople before, of course, but this group felt more intimidating than usual. Yet it turned out to be one of the warmest, friendliest and most receptive audiences I’ve ever had the pleasure to address. Thank you to Gary Silberg and John Sadaka from KPMG, and to Mark Lewis at Booth School of Business for hosting me, and thanks to all who were there for engaging so enthusiastically in all things quiet. And special thanks to those who asked during the Q and A about bringing this work to kids and schools, so we can take good care of the next generation. Want to share your own stories of discovering that intimidating people are actually just…people?
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Pre conceived notions always take Centre stage, whenever you are nervous about something particular
Donna B.
6y
I love Susan Cain's book “QUIET: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking”... We really need to take the time to listen to others, and stop hearing our own voice. When we do compassion increases, knowledge increases and we become open to others ideas and opinions. Most of all we realize we are not always "right," and someone else just may have a better answer. Remember the old but wise quote by Plato, "“An empty vessel makes the loudest sound, so they that have the least wit are the greatest babblers.”
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So true, like I always say, and when you realice that take away de power that people have over you!
Hair Stylist at Great Clips Inc.
6yI just recently made it through an intense training program, and my mentor during my last week intimidated me at first. He was also the facilitator of the whole group. While we were all together in a group setting I was fairly intimidated and was praying I wouldn't end up on his radar. When he was splitting us up with our individual mentors he called my name and boom, I was in his radar. Once we were face to face in a coaching he stole my favor, he was great made me feel more confident and ready to take care of my new challenge ahead.