Seek First to Understand: Understand Others
We constantly need to interact with others, and our interactions effect both our happiness, and ultimately how we view ourselves.
students, colleagues at the university, deans, our research peers, our collaborators, our friends, our families
- understanding others means both understanding their roles and understanding their nature
- best way of understanding others: really listen
understandingothers permits more synergies, and more opportunities for win-win situations