Monday, May 4, 2009

For All those Technical People I Admire...

Answer these questions:
What do you think when you are asked to rework something because it wasn’t done right the first time?

What do you think when you’re not given the right information from management, peers, others to do your job?

What do you think when someone doesn’t want to listen to why something is important or why a particular approach is best or why a particular approach won’t work?

What do you think when someone just wants you to get it done and don’t ask so many questions?

Generally, one or more of these questions will trigger an EMOTIONAL reaction in you. You’ll be frustrated, annoyed, cynical, discouraged, sarcastic, dispirited or bothered by the situation. The fact is, learning about your emotional reactions will prove very valuable. So, next time, pay attention to how you are responding to a situation. Ask yourself, “What do I think about this?” Next blog - What Your Reactions Tell You and Tell Others?

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