openness | The "O" Zone

Illustrate the movement from suspicious to synergy as we open and collaborate with others.

Human beings have an interesting way of responding when they encounter differences. Our reaction to the difference may range from civility to hostility. We’ve heard the story of women clutching their purses, and other physical manifestations of fear, irritation, or discomfort. These reactions may follow a pattern generated by unconscious bias.

Initially, we are suspicious of the presence of someone who fits our biases, stereotypes, negative stories, or prejudices. We may watch them intently and through facial expressions and other body language signals, let them know that we do not trust them.

Secondly, in the workplace, we are skeptical about collaborating comfortably with a new person in our department. We question their competence and the quality of their performance. We are reluctant to believe anything positive about them.

Thirdly, we may open our eyes and our minds and decide to be reasonable. We should approach the person in a sensible manner. This state of sensibility enables us to display wisdom, possibility, and the notion to give them a chance.

Fourthly, we become susceptible to opportunities to do something constructive. We realize that it may benefit everyone involved and set the stage for something uniquely beautiful. The more we learn about our coworkers the more we appreciate that we have more similarities in common. Our differences may be an opportunity to gain experience more about different segments of the population. We become richer, mutually, from the experience.

Fifthly, the collaboration will allow us to have successful interactions which are beneficial to change our mindset, which may cause us to discard the old ineffective preconception we harbored for so many years. Our relationship blossoms.

Lastly, we realize the full capacity of our potential to exceed expectations and thrive from the power and creativity of our new relationship. The synergy may release the talents in each of us, multiply our impact, and make us exceed our objectives. Locked in the preliminary stages of the Circle of Sensibility will hinder our achievement of greatness.

The Circle of Sensibility is a positive depiction of what we can do when we throw away the performance-limiting baggage of old mindsets and antiquated ideas. When we replace them with a worldview that allows us to capitalize on the diversity of our collective potential, we can make the world a better place. We can grow individually and collectively and fulfill the purpose that gives our life meaning.

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