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Weekend Reading: My fav’s from this week: 7/23/10 | Heather Villa — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:33:18 +0000

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Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:04:24 +0000

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By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:58:42 +0000

Interesting perspective, Heather, and how true. I think of this in relation to some of the people I work with – craving difference on the one hand, finding it so very difficult to separate out from the crowd and risk rejection on the other.

By: Heather Villa

Heather Villa — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:54:09 +0000

Being different and standing out also means that you need to comfortable in the spotlight. I think most people like the idea of being different, but they ultimately don't want all the attention it brings. .-= Heather Villa´s last blog ..Even Headliners Struggle… =-.

By: Eduard @ People Skills Decoded

Eduard @ People Skills Decoded — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:20:59 +0000

Hi Eleanor, Corporate people also tend all to look the same. Formally, we encourage people to be themselves and be different, but then practically, we bash them in the head if they actually do something to stand out. .-= Eduard @ People Skills Decoded´s last blog ..Is the road you’re on really necessary =-.

By: Eleanor Edwards

Eleanor Edwards — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:59:55 +0000

The thing that I keep hearing about this is that ultimately it’s about being yourself. I’ve no experience in your corporate environment but in the school system, teachers all tend to look the same, nod along to the horror stories the same, hey, look too hard and you’ll see they’ll always sit in the same seat. (Yes, I know, you thought that was just a cliché but it’s true, especially amongst the ‘old school’) But the fun thing is to come across someone who is being a bit different, they’re being true to themselves and, like you say, they stand out as a result.

I do think however that when you’re being this open, honest, true to yourself person, it’s more important than ever to pick your battles and be sure of who you are and what you stand for.
.-= Eleanor Edwards´s last blog ..The 7links challenge =-.

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