I wholeheartedly agree. Some of my best friends have come from work relationships over the 40 years I was with the Lake County Forest Preserves. And even more recently, my new closest friends have come from my retired part time work at Mee Kwon Golf Course. I can’t imagine a better way to create new relationships than working with people with similar likes and motivations. My kingdom for great and lasting friendships!
Thanks for bringing this up, Shayne! Love your perspective.
In my roles in higher education and philanthropy, quasi-government/nonprofit, the phrase "we don't have to like each other to work together" is common. To me, this isn't about liking or not liking each other: it's about developing shared frameworks of negotiation, conflict resolution, decision-making, etc. it's that you need new skills and different conversations in order to work together. Friendship, and a deeper sense of collaboration, form as a result. And how lovely that they do. Some of my best friends, which will be lifelong friends, are the result of working together.
Great insights, Steph! I appreciate the perspective of connection coming from collaboration and negotiating with team members you may not initially feel aligned with.
I wholeheartedly agree. Some of my best friends have come from work relationships over the 40 years I was with the Lake County Forest Preserves. And even more recently, my new closest friends have come from my retired part time work at Mee Kwon Golf Course. I can’t imagine a better way to create new relationships than working with people with similar likes and motivations. My kingdom for great and lasting friendships!
Thanks for bringing this up, Shayne! Love your perspective.
In my roles in higher education and philanthropy, quasi-government/nonprofit, the phrase "we don't have to like each other to work together" is common. To me, this isn't about liking or not liking each other: it's about developing shared frameworks of negotiation, conflict resolution, decision-making, etc. it's that you need new skills and different conversations in order to work together. Friendship, and a deeper sense of collaboration, form as a result. And how lovely that they do. Some of my best friends, which will be lifelong friends, are the result of working together.
Great insights, Steph! I appreciate the perspective of connection coming from collaboration and negotiating with team members you may not initially feel aligned with.