The task of understanding communication with our teams or clients is not found in a faraway training, a book, or unusual states of consciousness. It is here in each moment that we are present with another human being. If we open to the present situation that we find ourselves in and accept what is, we enter into a genuine and rich communication with the other person. Remaining present and connected in the communication is not an easy task. It can include both the joys and wonders of all that it is to be human, as well as the depths of life’s sorrows and sufferings.
I was recently reminded of what Don Juan said in Tales of Power “The basic difference between an ordinary man and a warrior is that a warrior takes everything as a challenge while an ordinary man takes everything either as a blessing or a curse.” This Rume poem reminds me of just such a posture; and as I face my work, preparing for a week of business clients, I face the familiar challenge; to move the work into a place where I can embrace the situation in front of me, while staying open to the dynamic opportunities present in each communication. Knowing what to do is sometimes as important as knowing how to do it.
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