http://www.asmallchange.net/want-to-vs-need-to-hear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=want-to-vs-need-to-hear Making Sense of Fundraising Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:58:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.asmallchange.net/want-to-vs-need-to-hear/#comment-686 The Sun Will Be Out Tomorrow Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:01:53 +0000 http://www.asmallchange.net/?p=784#comment-686 [...] }); // A couple months ago, I wrote a post, Want to Versus Need to Hear. I had some great follow-up comments from that post, but I didn’t really give any practical [...] [...] }); // A couple months ago, I wrote a post, Want to Versus Need to Hear. I had some great follow-up comments from that post, but I didn’t really give any practical [...]

]]> http://www.asmallchange.net/want-to-vs-need-to-hear/#comment-685 Will Hull - eCommunications/eDevelopment at United Cerebral Palsy Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:20:24 +0000 http://www.asmallchange.net/?p=784#comment-685 I too am a person who has difficulty hearing what I need to hear but don't want to. However, it does need to happen for change and learning to occur. As you wrote above, you eventually became a better writer as a result of the interaction with others. It is terribly difficult to listen to as it is happening, but after-the-fact, it can become a tiny blessing in disguise. I am a pessimist by nature and as a result I use this as a strength rather than a weakness. I see it as a means to protect against any possible eventuality that might occur. I prepare and quite possibly over-prepare for anything that I need to do to make sure that the worst doesn't happen. It makes me a detailed and thorough person as a result. I say look at these times as learning experiences and see it as an exercise in humility. We aren't all born with the skills that are necessary to survive, they must be taught. So too with any other skills. People skills, street smarts, etc. it is all a matter of learning from someone else or through experience. At least that is my perspective on the matter. I too am a person who has difficulty hearing what I need to hear but don’t want to. However, it does need to happen for change and learning to occur. As you wrote above, you eventually became a better writer as a result of the interaction with others. It is terribly difficult to listen to as it is happening, but after-the-fact, it can become a tiny blessing in disguise. I am a pessimist by nature and as a result I use this as a strength rather than a weakness. I see it as a means to protect against any possible eventuality that might occur. I prepare and quite possibly over-prepare for anything that I need to do to make sure that the worst doesn’t happen. It makes me a detailed and thorough person as a result. I say look at these times as learning experiences and see it as an exercise in humility. We aren’t all born with the skills that are necessary to survive, they must be taught. So too with any other skills. People skills, street smarts, etc. it is all a matter of learning from someone else or through experience. At least that is my perspective on the matter.

]]> http://www.asmallchange.net/want-to-vs-need-to-hear/#comment-684 Ryan Najmulski Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:59:34 +0000 http://www.asmallchange.net/?p=784#comment-684 Oh there's nothing like swallowing your pride and hearing what needs to be heard! I think it's important that if you are receiving feedback, to be as objective about yourself as possible. We don't want anyone to talk bad about our families, our homes, or anything we possess, because we have an emotional attachment to them. So the thought that anyone can pick on us directly is just stirring. Yet, do we really need to focus on our weaknesses? Many people spend alot of time trying to improve their weaknesses and not focusing on their strengths. I think one of the best ways to become more effective is to look at your assets, your underlying strengths, and use those as leverage to accomplish your goals. Oh there’s nothing like swallowing your pride and hearing what needs to be heard! I think it’s important that if you are receiving feedback, to be as objective about yourself as possible. We don’t want anyone to talk bad about our families, our homes, or anything we possess, because we have an emotional attachment to them. So the thought that anyone can pick on us directly is just stirring. Yet, do we really need to focus on our weaknesses? Many people spend alot of time trying to improve their weaknesses and not focusing on their strengths. I think one of the best ways to become more effective is to look at your assets, your underlying strengths, and use those as leverage to accomplish your goals.

]]> http://www.asmallchange.net/want-to-vs-need-to-hear/#comment-683 What We’re Reading, Week of 11/30 « i On Nonprofits Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:34:28 +0000 http://www.asmallchange.net/?p=784#comment-683 [...] We’re Reading, Week of 11/30 From Small Change… Want to vs. Need to Hear I brief but thought-provoking post from Jason at A Small Change about how we all view and receive [...] [...] We’re Reading, Week of 11/30 From Small Change… Want to vs. Need to Hear I brief but thought-provoking post from Jason at A Small Change about how we all view and receive [...]

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