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9. Welcoming the unpredictable. For curious minds, the fact that the world keeps on changing is a feature, not a bug. They believe that their response determines how much disruptions affect them, and they choose to respond with curiosity.
Anne-Laure Le Cunff • The Curiosity Matrix: 9 Habits of Curious Minds
Agreeableness is about seeking social harmony, not cognitive consensus. It’s possible to disagree without being disagreeable. Although I’m terrified of hurting other people’s feelings, when it comes to challenging their thoughts, I have no fear. In fact, when I argue with someone, it’s not a display of disrespect—it’s a sign of respect. It means I
... See moreAdam Grant • Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know
So an alternative, more complicated, but also more sophisticated question is to ask, “Can this person be selectively agreeable and then also disagreeable when called for?” That quality probably is harder to test for, but this question is the better one to ask. When it comes to team leadership, there is a lot to be said for independent-thinking cont
... See moreTyler Cowen • Talent: How to Identify Energizers, Creatives, and Winners Around the World
Open-minded people see disagreement as a thoughtful means to expand their knowledge. They don’t get angry or upset at questions; rather, they want to identify where the disagreement lies so they can correct their misperceptions. They realize that being right means changing their minds when someone else knows something they don’t.If you recognize cl... See more
Farnam Street • The Difference Between Open-Minded and Closed-Minded People
In thoughtful disagreement, your goal is not to convince the other party that you are right—it is to find out which view is true and decide what to do about it. In thoughtful disagreement, both parties are motivated by the genuine fear of missing important perspectives. Exchanges in which you really see what the other person is seeing and they real... See more
Ray Dalio • Principles: Life and Work
The notion that everyone can be everything to everybody at all times is completely off the mark. Personally, I’d rather be interested in what someone was saying, even if I disagreed, than be catatonic any day.
Keith Ferrazzi • Never Eat Alone, Expanded and Updated: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
To some people, disagreements feel like conflict; they don’t have to be, and avoiding disagreements comes with a high price. It doesn’t have to feel bad to figure out where you might be wrong if you learn to disentangle your self-worth from your belief system.
Konrad Seifert • The role of tribes in achieving lasting impact and how to create them - LessWrong
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