Loved that you decided to go with this topic for your new post. Growing up in the digital era, I took advantage of whatever algorithms were doing in social media, feeding me only with content i wanted to see (mainly one direction content), and showing me people with my same interests. I made great friends that way, I still have so many people to gush about my new obsessions with, but the older I get the more I appreciate the interactions I have with people so different from me in age, in opinions, in beliefs, or in taste, etc. As people, we are complex, we each are a whole world and there’s so much to learn, understand, appreciate and grow when we are open to listen. Human connection is the best and communication is the most valuable thing. Thank you for this incredible guide to put this into practice. Great as always Julie!
I really love this post and will be taking this into my meetings this week. Especially love all of your graphics throughout — they really help illustrate each point.
Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to comment Kamini! Really appreciate it — and have always loved getting into the zone with you ❤️
I loved this one, Julie!! As always, you have impeccable timing. One of my end-of-year slash new-year goals is expanding my local community, and I've been trying to put this into practice lately as much as possible. In trying to develop relationships with my neighbors, I've been saying yes to dinners and parties, even when I don't know the rest of the people attending. It's been a cool exercise of enjoying the initial stages of meeting new people while also avoiding the small talk potholes of work and weather (please god, no). My go-to conversation starter lately has been asking people about their favorite activities in town, and what's been the most interesting part of their month, then seeing where that leads us. Sadly, no one has mentioned Taylor Swift yet... On the plus side, most people are happy to talk about Wicked :) I really love this reframe: "Wearing, carrying, sharing. Notice the overlap between your genuine curiosity and a personal choice someone is making right now to wear, carry or share something with you. What thread can you pick up on that might have a story behind it?" Definitely keeping this one in mind the next time someone talks to me about sports (more likely than you'd think)! And really love the ending on gratitude. Our effortless 'in the zone' people are worth gold, this crew included! I think it's also easier to branch out and invest in new people when you're lucky enough to have really solid and gratifying relationships to recharge and feel instantly connected with. Thank you for sharing!!!
Bea this means the absolute world!! Amplifying this: "asking people about their favorite activities in town, and what's been the most interesting part of their month." I agree -- knowing what lights someone else up (activities and best part of their month) is a great on-ramp to the zone. I absolutely love this - thank you for sharing!! And yes love to all our zone people!! Truly so grateful for you :)
Loved that you decided to go with this topic for your new post. Growing up in the digital era, I took advantage of whatever algorithms were doing in social media, feeding me only with content i wanted to see (mainly one direction content), and showing me people with my same interests. I made great friends that way, I still have so many people to gush about my new obsessions with, but the older I get the more I appreciate the interactions I have with people so different from me in age, in opinions, in beliefs, or in taste, etc. As people, we are complex, we each are a whole world and there’s so much to learn, understand, appreciate and grow when we are open to listen. Human connection is the best and communication is the most valuable thing. Thank you for this incredible guide to put this into practice. Great as always Julie!
This is my favorite post yet
I really love this post and will be taking this into my meetings this week. Especially love all of your graphics throughout — they really help illustrate each point.
Thank you so much for the kind words and for taking the time to comment Kamini! Really appreciate it — and have always loved getting into the zone with you ❤️
Likewise!!! 🤍
Love it! <3 Thanks for reminding us what's possible when we make connecting with someone an intentional choice!
I loved this one, Julie!! As always, you have impeccable timing. One of my end-of-year slash new-year goals is expanding my local community, and I've been trying to put this into practice lately as much as possible. In trying to develop relationships with my neighbors, I've been saying yes to dinners and parties, even when I don't know the rest of the people attending. It's been a cool exercise of enjoying the initial stages of meeting new people while also avoiding the small talk potholes of work and weather (please god, no). My go-to conversation starter lately has been asking people about their favorite activities in town, and what's been the most interesting part of their month, then seeing where that leads us. Sadly, no one has mentioned Taylor Swift yet... On the plus side, most people are happy to talk about Wicked :) I really love this reframe: "Wearing, carrying, sharing. Notice the overlap between your genuine curiosity and a personal choice someone is making right now to wear, carry or share something with you. What thread can you pick up on that might have a story behind it?" Definitely keeping this one in mind the next time someone talks to me about sports (more likely than you'd think)! And really love the ending on gratitude. Our effortless 'in the zone' people are worth gold, this crew included! I think it's also easier to branch out and invest in new people when you're lucky enough to have really solid and gratifying relationships to recharge and feel instantly connected with. Thank you for sharing!!!
Bea this means the absolute world!! Amplifying this: "asking people about their favorite activities in town, and what's been the most interesting part of their month." I agree -- knowing what lights someone else up (activities and best part of their month) is a great on-ramp to the zone. I absolutely love this - thank you for sharing!! And yes love to all our zone people!! Truly so grateful for you :)