One advantage of getting older is that you are able to see from multiple perspectives more. As a headstrong, young professional, I had a lot of tunnel vision. That tunnel vision wasn't all bad because it gave me great motivation to reach particular goals without too much worry, yet I remember times when that zest to do what I wanted infringed upon other's beliefs, efforts, and comfort.
I'm watching my own young sons work toward personal goals and vision with great zest now. They are not slowing down to think about too many perspectives because they know where they're going and they know where they want to be. This is positive, youthful energy--the kind of energy that takes you places, but sometimes the kind of energy that blinds you from the multiple perspectives around you and makes it difficult for you to read between the lines.
The differing abilities to see from multiple perspectives that often comes with age is one reason why professional organizations profit from mixed age groups. And when those organizations use good process for decision making, communication, and collaboration, those differing perspectives are advantageous. In the best of situations, we are cognizant, sensitive, and responsive to the multiple perspectives that exist.
I'm watching my own young sons work toward personal goals and vision with great zest now. They are not slowing down to think about too many perspectives because they know where they're going and they know where they want to be. This is positive, youthful energy--the kind of energy that takes you places, but sometimes the kind of energy that blinds you from the multiple perspectives around you and makes it difficult for you to read between the lines.
The differing abilities to see from multiple perspectives that often comes with age is one reason why professional organizations profit from mixed age groups. And when those organizations use good process for decision making, communication, and collaboration, those differing perspectives are advantageous. In the best of situations, we are cognizant, sensitive, and responsive to the multiple perspectives that exist.