A sense of EGO
I think it is very easy to let ego get ahead of humility.
To allow our knowledge, expertise and know how get in the way of explaining concepts, ideas and information more simply.
Too many of us feel as if we need to show off our understanding with “big words” and “long sentences” in order to prove that we are
proficient, knowledgeable and practiced with a skill, trade and/or ability.
Language
Words like: Capability, Auxiliary Results, cross-functional teams, workplace dynamics, talent acquisition, functional teams,
process transformation, deployment program management, blah blah blah
All these words have there place. But often we place them where they should not be like… everyday conversations.
We are all subject to this “mess” of a practice. Even I am constantly working on using smaller words to explain and transfer “large concepts and ideas”
Let’s start making it simple
The next time you find yourself doing this… using your guru mind, expert words, and “pro” perspective to answer client questions, employee inquiries, or a company’s request… remember
sometimes the “BIG” words you use, do nothing but make you look “small”
I know I have a problem with doing this, what about you? Do you? Are there any examples you would like to leave a comment about of when others do this to you when a simple-to-the-point answer would suffice?
Benjamin McCall is an HR practitioner with specializations in Business Strategy, P&L;, Change Management, OD, and Learning & Development. His passion for aligning the functions of HR with the strategies of business is evident through this blog where you will find his thoughts on the complexity of business and humanity around management, people, leadership, networking and his love for family and golf!
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