Last week, we introduced or reintroduced you to the variety show plate spinner. It may have struck a chord as you evaluate your daily routine of juggling priorities and challenges to run your business. It is not easy to view yourself in that situation, but if you are ruthlessly honest with your operating style, you might just have to admit you too have lots of plates spinning, some of which are wobbling out of control.
Years ago, on Saturday and Sunday nights, variety shows like The Ed Sullivan Show and The Milton Berle’s Show showcased a range of talent. Singers, musicians, comedians, and many others who would provide entertainment for the viewing audience. One of the more obscure artists who would be on the show from time to time was a more circus-level act of the person who would spin china plates on top of rods, which were secured to a table before them. It was always a competition to see how many plates the plate spinner could get spinning simultaneously before they started to wobble and come crashing to the ground. These artists were part actors, performers, and comedians wrapped up in a show of talent. If you have not witnessed such a performance, search for it on the internet or click here
The world is a buzz with discussion about artificial intelligence. What will it do? What it won’t do? How it will be used for this, that, and the next thing. How will it affect various jobs in the marketplace? Is it evil, or will it morph into something that mankind can’t control? Have we crossed the line of science fiction into the reality of the future? Lots and lots of questions. Lots and lots of guesses on answers. Regardless of the hype or confusion artificial intelligence is creating in the marketplace, people will still interact with other people. That very element of person-to-person relationships will never be replaced by technology. This is why you must invest in your knowledge, understanding, appreciation, and motivation to improve your emotional intelligence.
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Over the past few years, it has become increasingly apparent that the fundamentals of communication have deteriorated. To be more specific, it starts with a breakdown of listening. Maybe digging a little deeper means taking the time to pause and give the person speaking your full attention. Notice the key words here – “with you” and not “at you.”