I Am Not You

Arrogance in others is a personal pet peeve.

Hypocrisy is also, which makes it ironic that I found myself acting rather arrogantly today.

I saw my leader’s faults and I knew what is best for his business. I had no doubt what is vital for his success.

I was wrong. His business will succeed without the change I seek to make.

Seth Godin said, “Actual empathy begins with ‘I am not you’.” It is an insight that I apply to my daily interactions and must now apply to my business strategy.

I can achieve my goal, but if I hope to do so in someone else’s game, I must first show them how it achieves theirs.