49 Staying out of Judgement Mode, Pt 2 with Michael Forhan
Release Date: 10/06/2021
Mindfulness Manufacturing
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info_outline2:55 At Crossover we would not tell you what to do unless we are willing to do it ourselves.
3:32 We are always learning and don’t have all the answers but have enough to get started.
3:53 Holding people accountable is all part of the right outcome.
4:12 "How the heck did they get here?" "What’s so wrong that here’s where we’re at?" "Why did the emotion of a situation get so elevated?"
5:39 Make sure we protect the customer and support the employees of that organization.
7:14 Often times we are not given all the tools to be successful at the start, but find the best way to support.
12:52 We look for a way forward that is meaningful for everyone involved.
15:12 The experience and bandwidth to lend that type of help that is truly required. Something Crossover can support with speed and precision.
16:57 It’s not necessary to say you know how you are going to help me; "it's why you think you can help me."
18:51 First step is somebody realizing and recognizing that they potentially need help, this is a huge step and it takes courage.
25:11 Authentic self and how you show up today is extremely important.
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