Who’s in Their Shoes?
We discussed in the last chapter how important it is to engage in feedback that utilizes shared experiences. This creates a trust and a bond that “cements” the ability to accept feedback and change behavior. Obviously, this will differ depending on your advisory client, and places a high premium on your being able to involve yourself in diverse experiences and circumstances.
It has always amused me that a dozen people from the same local chapter attending a national convention will opt to have dinner with each other—which they can do year-round—rather than meet new people and dine with them! There is also this comic observation about “the other guy’s shoes”:
To walk in someone’s shoes, ...
Get The Modern Trusted Advisor now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
