Sometimes I believe my skills in objectivity overshadow my interpersonal skills. What I mean is--at times I feel as though I don't react the way people want me to or expect me to when they say something or are explaining a story, because I can't help but see that there's more at work than just their opinion, perspective, and experience. Sometimes people just want you to be mad when they're mad and frustrated when they're frustrated and, at times, this can be difficult for me.
I learned the skill of objectivity from my colleagues at Advocate BroMenn. They taught me calmness and, honestly, sort of a lack-of-reaction type of reaction when things seem somewhat sensationalized. Especially in a professional atmosphere--like at work--I think it's important to know how to react appropriately. This is difficult for me, especially as I'm trying to establish good relationships with my colleagues, because it seems that sympathy and gossip can sometimes be the easiest ways to do that.
I do think that this skill is a good one to have when working with students, though. That's not to say, however, that you shouldn't also give students the benefit of the doubt. They are tricky things, objectiveness and subjectiveness.
I learned the skill of objectivity from my colleagues at Advocate BroMenn. They taught me calmness and, honestly, sort of a lack-of-reaction type of reaction when things seem somewhat sensationalized. Especially in a professional atmosphere--like at work--I think it's important to know how to react appropriately. This is difficult for me, especially as I'm trying to establish good relationships with my colleagues, because it seems that sympathy and gossip can sometimes be the easiest ways to do that.
I do think that this skill is a good one to have when working with students, though. That's not to say, however, that you shouldn't also give students the benefit of the doubt. They are tricky things, objectiveness and subjectiveness.
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