Nothing in Common? How to Create Connection

Nothing in Common? How to Create Connection

Lisa Mitchell, ACC, CTDP Lisa Mitchell, ACC, CTDP

Lisa Mitchell, ACC, CTDP

Team Coach, Leadership Development Facilitator, Talent Management Strategy Mentor, Podcast Host

发布日期: 2022年11月25日
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? 10 minutes each. Not a minute more!

Last night, I attended virtual 10-minute interviews with my son’s teachers.

Now, you might think that 10 minutes is skimpy - especially virtually.? And if your kid is doing ok in general, which mine is, then you might even think “what’s the point?” ? I know I did.

But something magical happened.? I ENJOYED these meetings!??

The teachers were prepared, and so was I. They had thoughtful things to share with me about my favourite person in the world - about what he’s doing well, as well as ideas to improve.?

Most importantly though, we experienced CONNECTION!

Afterwards I got to reminiscing about my first career as a middle school French teacher.? At first I dreaded the parent meetings. ? I was so young and inexperienced!? (proof - see photo!)?

I was:

?? Intimidated by these typically older, busy-looking parents

?? Stressed about making a good impression?

?? Anxious about keeping the meetings to the allotted time.???

And yet, even then, the magic was on my side. ? Connection happened!

Once I realized these parents only wanted the best for their kids, which was what I ALSO wanted, my fear fell away, and trust grew in its place.

?? What if we approached all conversations we’re worried about with a focus on the objectives we have in COMMON with the other person?

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