Tuesday Dispatch: Issue #114
On trust, solitude, communication, innovation, and music. What an issue!
I recently spent a few days in London with my family, and we took a ride on the London Eye for the first time in my life. What a beautiful landmark experience. We went on a cloudy morning and were lucky enough to score an empty pod, all for ourselves.
A few days later, we visited the Museum of Natural History in South Kensington. That was packed! Thousands of people queued and roamed through the halls of the building. If someone dropped a needle, it would not touch the ground.
Both experiences were interesting. Riding an empty pod on top of the London sky, I explored the city around me from above. Being squished within the crowd at the museum, I explored myself more than anything else.
The Covid restrictions, the social distancing, and all that stuff made me unable to deal with large crowds easily. I’m not sure I will ever be able to feel comfortable in crowded spaces ever again.
This week, I devoted this newsletter to many things I deeply care about. They are all interconnected.
Trust is the platform for great teams, which are networks that can spark innovation when leveraged the right way. Communicating with diverse teams requires solid self-awareness, which can be regulated in many ways, including through solitude.
Let’s get going!
The Good Stuff
How to Build Trust
Trust is such a difficult concept. We need it more than oxygen to build impactful teams, but there is no “trick” to building trust. Nevertheless, we expect people to trust us just because. It's not working.
So, how to build trust?
This article is a great starting point, but it's hard work. Are you ready for it? Check it out!
Harness Your Network to Unlock Innovation
In the era of easy networking, we need to put special effort into leveraging our network property. There is no point in attending a networking event if don't have a plan. The plan should serve our goals. Otherwise, it's all about collecting business cards and LinkedIn connections.
Check out this article on how to unlock innovation using your network.
Communication Differences in Diverse Teams
Communication is hard, and proper communication is even harder. When you run a team, you have to communicate all day long and often juggle between different styles to cater your message to a diverse audience that is always changing.
You must shift between succinct and elaborate, contextual and personal, direct and indirect, etc.
Don't miss this great article on communication styles.
How Solitude Can Help You Regulate Your Mood
Loneliness often stems from our desire for companionship exceeding our ability to achieve it. Each person needs a different amount of alone time. But, if someone doesn't get enough, they may feel irritable, anxious, or uncomfortable.
This article explores the topic to an interesting degree. Don't miss it!
Albums That Require Repeated Listens
I've always been amazed by those people who are always listening to new music, and they recommend amazing new stuff all the time. I spent my entire life listening to many albums, always the same, always on repeat.
"Turn on The Bright Lights" by Interpol is one of them. I have been listening to it for decades, and I have no plan to retire it anytime soon.
Check out this great list of masterpieces that require repeated listens. It's worth it!