Well said , and a great deal of wisdom in a few words . Donald H.
Sinclair Swan River.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sinclair, Peter. (SINP)" <sinp@chevron.com>
To: <sinclair@matrix.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2000 3:12 AM
Subject: Understanding
> Keep in mind that every person with whom you come in contact today has a
> perspective that is different than yours. Though you have much in common
> with others, there are many differences as well. Even those who agree with
> you have a different perspective than your own.
> No one else knows exactly what you know. No other person shares your
unique
> set of experiences, just as you do not share the exact same experiences as
> anyone else.
>
> Your success in working with other people will depend largely on the
degree
> to which you are able to understand and consider their unique
perspectives,
> and on your ability to make your own perspective understood.
>
> Your knowledge, your experiences, your opinions, your assumptions are not
> necessarily shared by others. Make the effort to sincerely understand, and
> to be understood. It will add value and effectiveness to every
undertaking.
>
> -- Ralph Marston
> http://www.greatday.com/motivate/
>
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