Sahr Pikheyr,
Greeting of the day in Pashto. I recently heard from a close friend who is currently speaking a lot of Pashto. Be safe Brother!
Do you consider yourself empathetic?
It seems to me that empathy is an often overlooked character trait in the business world. There aren’t a ton of books and articles written about the value of empathy to an organization. It seems to me that empathy is a trait I have seen consistently in the people I respect the most.
How do you approach contracts?
I have spent a great deal of my week living out some of the points in this article. My favorite part of this article is towards the end when the author points out “that in almost all of life’s decisions, the stakes are actually low.” That is a good perspective to keep in almost all interactions.
Do you live with Presence?
I’ve shared polymath Maria Popova’s writings in the past and I encourage you to once again check her out. In the age of click bait lists such as “5 ways to increase your productivity” Maria’s writings stand out in stark contrast. She is a long-form blogger so grab a cup of coffee and dig in. She is worth the time investment.
Book that I am really enjoying
I had a close friend recommend this book to me recently and I have been hooked on it since picking it up. If learning about “in extremis leadership” is your thing then I highly recommend reading this. It’s a fascinating study in leadership and the human spirit.
Quote that I love and that I hope my children will deeply understand…
“The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.”
— Dorothy Parker
Have a great weekend!
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