Preaching

Ironically, last night I was advising someone who has an important meeting today with a high level institutional official about a big development project. The organization's efforts are being derailed by an unauthorized derailment proposed by a different official from the institution.

I counseled the advocate to talk about "appreciating the enthusiasm" of the proposal, even though it is misguided, and in reference to another document recently sent around, and derided, that it is "a good first effort."

While saying this I was struck by the recognition that I am quick to criticize--I would prefer to say that I am quick to analyze but that people see this too often as criticism, although often I catch myself and couch my criticism in some extra packaging to ease it over.

Sure I am being less hardcore, but I am also focused on achievement, and not wasting time.

That requires that people be at the table, recognize differences, recognize commonalities, and move forward.

It isn't easy though.