Do we really want to move?

A brand new office, brand new furniture. Exciting!! Yes and no.

We went to the new office, the parking is very far. constrcution workers are still sleeping on our floor, we are to use the lift together with construction worker when they carry their tools. The construction works are still going on at full speed. Construction workers are at the lobby carrying out work. Carpark lift is still not working and our office is dusty. Do we really want to move in now? Can we not do it? Does it amount to insubordination?

It feels great that we have actually made the appeal and delay the move until things are more settled down. True enough there could be repercussion but what is at stake is much higher, our safety and well being. It is amazing how everyone in the department develop the sense of belonging and camaraderie when there is a common goal to fight for. The best way to unite is probably finding a common enamy to fight against with.

You don't know what you dont know
You also don't know that you are mistaken
You thought you know but actually you really dont know

How and what make people realise the above? How do we reduce the chances of falling into the above situation? How do we make an early come back after falling into it? Humble? Patient? Open mindedness? How do we jump out of the boxes that we have built for ourselves which has served us well all this while? How do we concurred the fear that we will be living without guideline and principles if we are to be open about any argument? Are we really living without guideline and principle if we were to be open minded about what people said?

Are we playing with our heads and making life difficult for ourselves? Are we supposed to ask these questions? Can we not go where people are and just hide behind them? Is that what I would want? Could I live with myself if I do that?

He said yes!!

My potential coachee finally said yes. For the past few days my stomach has been having this butterfly. I am not sure if he would say yes and I also do not want to act too anxious about the whole thing. It is a great relief when he said yes to be my coachee.

Now the next thing is what to say in the coaching session. Remember to shut up, shut up and shut up. Listen, listen and more listening!!!