Whether alone or part of a greater group, respect the right of everyone to be different.
· To get along
· Doesn’t mean
· You have to agree
· With everything you hear.
We often think that people on a team all think and act alike. While they all must follow a playbook, the rules, or the instructions given, individual thinking and initiative are also important. Whether in a game or a group project, individuals are expected to seize opportunities that also support those objectives. I used to sing in a band and every now and then one of us would play a different chord or sing a different harmony, but only if they fit in. In group projects at work, we always respected and appreciated suggestions and initiatives that helped move things along. Leaders of any effort always look for cohesion, but they must also respect everyone’s right to think differently, especially when it benefits everyone involved. People are people and they’re never going to agree on everything. But, while disagreements are common, one must never be disagreeable. Respect and support everyone’s right to be different today.
Bono (born Paul David Hewson in 1960): Irish musician, humanitarian, and lead singer in the Band U2.
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