Hello Teamwork and Leadership followers!
I have always enjoyed the following funny story of jumping to conclusions.
One day a little old and very cute couple walked into the local fast food restaurant. The little old man went up to the counter and ordered their food. He brought back to the table a hamburger, a small amount of fries and a drink.
Carefully he sliced the hamburger in two and then neatly divided the fries into two small piles. He sipped the drink and then passed it to his wife. She took a sip and passed it back.
A younger man at a nearby table observed this couple and begin to feel sorry for them. He offered to buy them another meal, but the old man respectfully declined saying that they were used to sharing everything.
The old man began to eat his food while his wife sat still, not eating. The young man continued to watch the old couple feeling there was something he should be doing to help. As the old man finished his half of the burger and fries, the old lady still had not started eating hers.
The young man couldn’t take it anymore. He asked, “Ma’am, why aren’t you eating?” The old lady looked up and politely said, pointing to the old man, “I’m waiting on the teeth.”
You might have the same initial reaction my wife had when I shared this story with her. She laughed and then with a disgusted look on her face said, “Gross!”
We must all be careful in making haste judgments. Things don't always appear as they really are.
Jumping to conclusions on teams happens far too often. When teammates and leaders take the time to really understand each other, they not only prevent negative experiences, but also create stronger connections and hence stronger relationships. Stronger connections and relationships lead to greater collaboration.
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