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Then Rose’s close colleague Bianca waved her arm from the back of the room, offering a life vest . . . Netflix style: “Rose! This isn’t working! You are losing the room! You sound defensive! You’re talking too fast. You’re not listening to the questions. You’re repeating yourself without addressing the concerns. Take a deep breath. You NEED THE ROOM,” she called out:
No Rules Rules
Reed Hastings, Erin Meyer
For example, at the conclusion of every town hall meeting, Mike would ask his direct reports for feedback on his tone and any unintentional messages he might have sent.
Finally, I’ll lean on the wisdom of the Stoics, who encouraged their adherents to meditate regularly on their own death, as illustrated in this short guided “death meditation” in the Stoic tradition. Memento mori is a powerful way to reestablish and maintain a sense of perspective if things are getting too heavy. You are going to die one day, so ask yourself: does this situation really require such seriousness? After all, the point of the dance of your life is not to get to the end, but to enjoy the music along the way.
Be Sincere—Not Serious
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