Something Else About Me
Here are some principles I personally try to apply when having conversations with others.
- Grant legitimacy to others and assume the best about them.
- Assume others are trying to do the right thing.
- Assume that others may see things that you miss.
- Assume that you may see things that others miss.
- Assume that conflicting views are an important source of learning.
- Understand and be able to articulate the difference between what you observe and how you interpret it.
- Identify alternative interpretations.
- Seek to understand the differences between individuals.
If you see me failing to live up to any of these principles, (a) I'm sorry, and (b) please let me know.
- Grant legitimacy to others and assume the best about them.
- Assume others are trying to do the right thing.
- Assume that others may see things that you miss.
- Assume that you may see things that others miss.
- Assume that conflicting views are an important source of learning.
- Understand and be able to articulate the difference between what you observe and how you interpret it.
- Identify alternative interpretations.
- Seek to understand the differences between individuals.
If you see me failing to live up to any of these principles, (a) I'm sorry, and (b) please let me know.