We may misjudge a situation because we don't observe or listen with enough patience, focus, or accuracy. Often when we misjudge, our own experiences, perspective, and desires blind us to what is really going on. Recently a friend and I recognized that with regard to misjudgment that created some struggle. The two of us believed so strongly in one life way that we simply projected that all of our associates believed similarly when that was not true.
It is so important in any situation to step back and take time to observe the actions at play and listen carefully to the words spoken. For example, if an individual continually speaks for a particular cause by then acts in opposition to that cause, there's a problem that poses the question, What do you really believe?
Similarly, we have to ensure that our words and actions match up. Most of us don't want to be the kind of people that say one thing, but do another.
So when we work with teams, we need to take the time we need to judge accurately with regard to what's going on with that team. What are people saying? What are people doing? What aren't people saying? What aren't people doing? What is the perceived common mission? What is the actual common mission?
It's important to stay curious about who people are, what they say, and what they do? That's far better than projecting your own values, desires, beliefs, and actions on others. And, if you are working with others for a common end, make the time to talk with one another and work together so that you understand well where people are coming from and what they truly desire. To do this will help to keep our judgements more accurate and positive. Onward.