When i was in the corporate world, one of the biggest lessons it was hard for me to learn is there's a difference between being liked and being respected. I first came across that when i was an undergroudt i was studying a zen buddhism - this notion of beginners mind. And you really have to just put yourself in that perspective, not just for yourself to learn and appreciate, but to really help others. It's about empathy and about really seeing it for the first time.
“You’re not going to hit the mark with everybody, but you still need to be mindful of everybody,” says Jonathan Levav, the King Philanthropies Professor of Marketing. “That’s critical to create an environment where communication is effective.”
In this podcast episode, Levav sits down with podcast host Matt Abrahams to talk about the science behind decision fatigue, how to lead effectively while working from home, and how to create the right company culture both in the office and online. The right communication, Levav says, fosters an environment for creativity, innovation, and collaboration. “How can you encourage those serendipitous conversations that tend to happen in person?”
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