Friday, January 18, 2008
Different, somewhat quirky, perspectives
Do you work with someone who uses different thought processes that most people? Perhaps they seem a little eccentric, quirky, unusual, or different? At MBC Global we have such a person. His name is Guillermo.
Whenever a business issue or problem arises, and the work team is huddled in search of a solution, Guillermo sits quietly and listens. When he eventually speaks you can bet it will be something that will sound completely obscure -- as if it has absolutely no relationship to the problem at hand. His comments are usually greeted with chuckles and sighs.
Those who have never been in a meeting with Guillermo will often wonder if he has been attending another meeting. But some of us know that as peculiar as his comment may be, there's wisdom in his words.
Guillermo is not alone. Every place I've worked has had at least one of his clones. I remember the “Hat Man” in New York, the “Star Trek Lady” in Detroit, and the “Nerd Boy” in Boston. Each one had an unusual personality disguising an absolutely brilliant brain.
I bring up Guillermo for two reasons. First, so you may better appreciate your Guillermo and the diversity he or she brings to your workplace. Second, because Guillermo has something of value for you.
When we have our meeting to review coming blog entries, Guillermo always has one of those weird little comments to make. He looks at most of our topics with an absurdity that covers a base of common sense.
Often he has said, “Just let me write the thing”.
Today we said, “Okay, give it a try.”
Tomorrow you will see Guillermo’s first official entry to our blog. We only ask that you keep an open mind as you read his unique point of view.
Do you work with someone who uses different thought processes that most people? Perhaps they seem a little eccentric, quirky, unusual, or different? At MBC Global we have such a person. His name is Guillermo.Whenever a business issue or problem arises, and the work team is huddled in search of a solution, Guillermo sits quietly and listens. When he eventually speaks you can bet it will be something that will sound completely obscure -- as if it has absolutely no relationship to the problem at hand. His comments are usually greeted with chuckles and sighs.
Those who have never been in a meeting with Guillermo will often wonder if he has been attending another meeting. But some of us know that as peculiar as his comment may be, there's wisdom in his words.
Guillermo is not alone. Every place I've worked has had at least one of his clones. I remember the “Hat Man” in New York, the “Star Trek Lady” in Detroit, and the “Nerd Boy” in Boston. Each one had an unusual personality disguising an absolutely brilliant brain.
I bring up Guillermo for two reasons. First, so you may better appreciate your Guillermo and the diversity he or she brings to your workplace. Second, because Guillermo has something of value for you.
When we have our meeting to review coming blog entries, Guillermo always has one of those weird little comments to make. He looks at most of our topics with an absurdity that covers a base of common sense.
Often he has said, “Just let me write the thing”.
Today we said, “Okay, give it a try.”
Tomorrow you will see Guillermo’s first official entry to our blog. We only ask that you keep an open mind as you read his unique point of view.
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¶ 1/18/2008
