Summary: Managing people you don’t like can be challenging, but it is important to recognize your biases and focus on the strengths they bring to the team. Embracing diverse personalities can lead to better collaboration and improved team performance. By adapting your communication and being open to feedback, you can create a more inclusive and effective work environment.
My role wasn’t to seek comfort by surrounding myself with people like me. My job was to create an environment where different strengths, perspectives, and styles could thrive. (View Highlight)
Learning to work with people you don’t naturally connect with isn’t just a managerial skill; it’s a life skill. And it’s one that can transform you into a better leader and a better human being. (View Highlight)
A varied team increases the chance that someone knows how to handle any situation, while a homogenous team is more likely to get stuck or make mistakes. (View Highlight)