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I'm known at work for being That Guy who will point out the elephant the room and discuss it face-on, but I invested decades into empathy work so that people no
by floatingatoll 8y ago
I'm known at work for being That Guy who will point out the elephant the room and discuss it face-on, but I invested decades into empathy work so that people now respect me for doing so rather than hate me. I'm glad to see Linus considering an investment in empathy, and I don't feel it will negatively impact his forthrightness long-term — the best of all possible outcomes.
- InclinedPlane 8y agoHave you read the book "Crucial Conversations"? It covers exactly how to have conversations about tough topics.
- komali2 8y agoThat and "how to win friends and influence people" are solid. Should be taught in highschool imo.
- floatingatoll 8y agoYes.