You probably haven’t heard of Magnus Carlsen but he’s been the world chess champion for over the past decade. He’s also the highest rated chess player and champion in blitz (fast), rapid (medium), and classical (slow) chess. Needless to say at age 32 he’s considered to be the world’s greatest chess player ever.
Is it better to be good at your job or to be able to connect with your people? Of course the answer is both, but what’s the relationship between competence and connection and WHY do you need both?
Brené Brown defines vulnerability as risk, uncertainty, and emotional exposure. In the context of working with other people, it’s usually doing or saying something that can expose you to the potential of emotional harm. For example, you share that you made a mistake on something, your peer takes that information and uses it as a way to keep you from getting promoted.
While competence is often the primary focus of many employees, commitment and compatibility are equally important. According to Gorick, employees often overlook the importance of compatibility and commitment, focusing solely on competence.
You probably haven’t heard of Magnus Carlsen but he’s been the world chess champion for over the past decade. He’s also the highest rated chess player and champion in blitz (fast), rapid (medium), and classical (slow) chess. Needless to say at age 32 he’s considered to be the world’s greatest chess player ever.