It’s unfortunate that it often takes a tragedy for us to be at our human best with one another. (Imagine the day when a crisis is not required; that’s what we’re working towards.) In small, micro-circles it’s fascinating to see professionals having transparent and authentic experiences with one another:
- Colleagues are showing up to video calls wearing caps and a t-shirt (with best friends barking in the background).
- We’re bringing authentic concern and curiosity to the old question: How are you?
- And kids are rushing un-announced into our offices: Hey, mom and dad are home! (I wish this father hadn’t apologized for being real.)
Like the tragedies that have come before, in this time we are learning a bit more about what it means to be genuinely human in front of one another. That’s an amazing and important fact as it’s the only way to accelerate our ability to reach a better future.
The late German psychologist, Erich Fromm, said: “Uncertainty is the very condition to impel humanity to unfold its powers.” Which begs these questions:
- How are we getting stronger in our work together?
- What powers are we discovering about ourselves that we want to retain and demonstrate later?
In our separation we are discovering how deeply connected we really are. This fact can be celebrated.
P.S. Sharing challenges and learning from one another is powerful. There are still a few seats left for the Collaborative Leader’s Huddle this Thursday, April 9. This (un)webinar experience is free to those who want to participate in an inspired discussion regarding how to energize teams around a shared reality, especially now. Together, let’s be at our best.
