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3.6 | What did you learn from discussing these insights with your team?
Below, you will see the Session #3 reflection questions. Please answer these questions at the bottom of the screen.
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How similar we all are. Makes sense that we’re all connected in some way. We may have different perspectives but ultimatly we’re on the same journey all dancing with these insights in our own way. that feels freeing and good but then wisdom circle just kinda feel good.
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I was pleasantly surprised at how easily I was able to recall and apply principles from Difficult Conversations. I also felt that the techniques were validated as the proposals were greeted with affirmation.
As we talked about ways to make meetings more efficient, it was easier to see opportunities for improvement as an outsider–I’m too close to and too habituated to the “way things always are” for the meetings I lead.
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We spoke about having meetings where we would focus more on hearing about the member’s projects. I suggest applying mindful listening for 5 to 10minutes instead of having people asking questions throughout each presentation. The idea of reducing the amount of time presenting data that can be shared ahead online was also mentioned. I see the value in having specific goals for meetings to motivate all of us to be there regularly.
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I still did not have the opportunity to do this due to a lot of things happening.
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Our team hasn’t spent much time discussing these insights. When we connected this month, all of us we’re a bit burnt out from talking and thinking about work so we decided to focus our time on personal relationships and well being.
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I learn that I am not alone. That when it comes to matters of the heart/difficult conversations/self love, many of my peer leaders struggle with the same. Talking it through and listening to others ahs allowed me to come back to my feet on the ground. I learn that there is an infinity of solutions and that they can be kind and collaborative while still demonstrating boundaries
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I’m learning that any sense of uniqueness to my own experience is really an illusion because there is always something that team members can relate to and same goes to my experience when reflected to their shares. There is also this mutual understanding and intimacy that grows from discussing these topics with team members that feel really special. Leadership can feel very lonely at times but when the topic is shared with others in different stories it helps me bounce back when I am going through challenges in my personal life. It is unfolding organically and it gives me a lot of perspective so endless gratitude is really where it’s at from the connection we get to build together while discussing things.
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When our team meets and shares the issues of the day with each other, I always come away with an appreciation of the universality of our human condition; our challenges and hopes and dreams. Our most recent meeting, we all agreed we were a bit perplexed with the homework assignments but were going to do the best we could with them! there is a heartfelt centering among all of us that is difficult to describe but which is quite healing and meaningful. most importantly, there is safety in our group that creates the field for open communication. quite special
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Our team held a wisdom circle and didn’t discuss this points directly
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As usual, I cherished the time with my team (even though we sadly couldn’t all make it onto the same call at the same time). We discussed difficult conversations (past and future), effective team dynamics, psychological safety, and the common link that binds these things. We reflected on the insight that those who deny others psychological safety are often themselves suffering from insecurity.
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I found it really valuable to discuss this with some of my team (we couldn’t find a time for all us). It was helpful to hear how others have navigated difficult conversations; what others find challenging in such situations; and where they have or haven’t felt psychological safety. There was a lot of cross-over in our experiences.
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My group decided to do the wisdom circle instead. I was the presenter and it was a very raw, emotional, and cathartic experience for me. I am surprised at how comfortable I felt with my team discussing very difficult things. I am truly grateful for the experience.
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Our team had a great hour together, but we did not focus too much on team meetings. I had not had a turn to share in the wisdom circle so we used the meeting as an opportunity to take care of this “unfinished business.” This was a powerful practice for me and I had a lot of gratitude for my team members and their wisdom. It was also a bit scary to open up and be vulnerable about a personal challenge.
We also discussed our experience with the course so far, what has been challenging, and how we each take we find beneficial, and what may not be as useful, we modify to work for ourselves. I welcomed this opportunity to debrief. -
It was a humbling experience of allowing myself to be held and vulnerable. It took me awhile to build trust to be able to share in the way I did and I received so much in the process of letting down some of my unconscious blocks to receiving loving kindness.
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I’ve shared many of the key takeaways learned from this amazing course with my work teammates, and have encouraged them all to read Marc’s leadership book (which several have already read upon my recommendation). The fact that people on my team are now referencing these teaching and what they learned from his book during our meetings makes me feel such JOY! Thank you!
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