Category: Psychological Safety

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Courage Growth Learning Mindset Psychological Safety

You become what you pay attention to

When was the last time you took a breather?

You need a breather.

Seriously, when was the last time you consciously paid attention to your breathing?

When was the last time you sat with your breathing and paid full attention to you filling your lungs with air and then releasing the air from your lungs?

Most people get through their day without even once being aware of the fact that they’re breathing.
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Courage Culture Fear Psychological Safety Self awareness

Don’t challenge me, Erikjan!

Don't challenge me!

I consider myself outspoken and not afraid to voice my opinion when I disagree.

It’s who I am.

It’s how I was raised, and it’s part of the Dutch culture.

We’re direct, curious, and want to know why we’re doing something.

“Because I tell you so” doesn’t do very well with most Dutch people.
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