'Judging someone is a sign of laziness"
'Judging someone is a sign of laziness" About eight years ago, in a coach training program, I came across this insight that has stayed. In this email, I am highlighting the benefit of going a little deeper. When we don't like what someone has said/done, a mental switch almost always goes off - "...this is wrong, instead they should be doing it this (my) way." Indeed, the mind very quickly moves from "I don't like it" to "This is wrong ." Once this door is opened, then the mind moves even faster to a solution mode. And what is that? More often than not, it's a solution that appeals to oneself - they should be doing it this (my) way. Sound familiar? And by following this path, there is immediately a wall that comes up between us and them. This, in turn, leads to a break in connection. So, what's the antidote? be curious! Maybe the most insightful practice that I gained in my training as a coach, is to move from Judgement t...