Comments on: It’s okay to cry http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/01/04/its-okay-to-cry/ Arlene Dickinson of Venture Communications on communications and Dragon's Den Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:17:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Rebecca http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/01/04/its-okay-to-cry/#comment-38 Rebecca Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:03:44 +0000 http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/01/04/its-okay-to-cry/#comment-38 Thank you Arlene, I truly appreciate the embracing honesty... Thank you Arlene,

I truly appreciate the embracing honesty…

]]> By: Fred Taphouse http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/01/04/its-okay-to-cry/#comment-36 Fred Taphouse Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:28:29 +0000 http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/01/04/its-okay-to-cry/#comment-36 Arlene Bang on! I owned a business and ran it best I could for a couple of years, ran out of money/options and had to wind it down, without bankruptsy, I might add, but none the less I cried when 60 people/families would be without a paycheck for the first tinme in 25 years. So I guess I like your empathy and understanding and I hope your business grows and grows and grows etc.!!!! Regards Fred Arlene
Bang on!
I owned a business and ran it best I could for a couple of years, ran out of money/options and had to wind it down, without bankruptsy, I might add, but none the less I cried when 60 people/families would be without a paycheck for the first tinme in 25 years.
So I guess I like your empathy and understanding and I hope your business grows and grows and grows etc.!!!!
Regards
Fred

]]> By: Carrie http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/01/04/its-okay-to-cry/#comment-20 Carrie Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:43:37 +0000 http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/01/04/its-okay-to-cry/#comment-20 I'm with you on this completely. There's a lot of resistance to being human at work still ineffect. I'm hoping things evolve as you suggest. It would go a long way to cutting down stress claims on benefits and improve working environments for starters. Great blog too :) I’m with you on this completely. There’s a lot of resistance to being human at work still ineffect. I’m hoping things evolve as you suggest. It would go a long way to cutting down stress claims on benefits and improve working environments for starters.

Great blog too :)

]]> By: V http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/01/04/its-okay-to-cry/#comment-14 V Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:46:26 +0000 http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/01/04/its-okay-to-cry/#comment-14 Both reactions (crying and fist pounding) tend to happen when we are pushed to out limits, and therefore are often uncontrolled and instinctual. However, I've noticed that often after and outburst, the mind is relieved and we can think more clearly and only after the outburst can resolve the problem in a rational way. I think you will find that many people will regret an outburst but admit that they feel relived afterwards. Both reactions (crying and fist pounding) tend to happen when we are pushed to out limits, and therefore are often uncontrolled and instinctual. However, I’ve noticed that often after and outburst, the mind is relieved and we can think more clearly and only after the outburst can resolve the problem in a rational way. I think you will find that many people will regret an outburst but admit that they feel relived afterwards.

]]> By: E Guy http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/01/04/its-okay-to-cry/#comment-11 E Guy Mon, 21 Jan 2008 14:25:44 +0000 http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/01/04/its-okay-to-cry/#comment-11 "You mean there IS crying in the Boardroom?" - parody from Tom Hanks line in A League of Their Own. Seems to me that crying is the outer reaches of an emotion...similar to slamming a fist on the table. Both genuine emotions where the passion should be communicated and shared in business settings but the expressions (crying and fist pounding) are inappropriate. “You mean there IS crying in the Boardroom?” - parody from Tom Hanks line in A League of Their Own. Seems to me that crying is the outer reaches of an emotion…similar to slamming a fist on the table. Both genuine emotions where the passion should be communicated and shared in business settings but the expressions (crying and fist pounding) are inappropriate.

]]> By: Nancy http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/01/04/its-okay-to-cry/#comment-10 Nancy Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:37:16 +0000 http://www.openminds.ca/blog/index.php/2008/01/04/its-okay-to-cry/#comment-10 emotions whether tears or frustration can show a level of commitment. However, it's how we manage them that truly differentiates the interpretation of their meaning. I know a woman who resorts to tears the moment she is challenged, confused or not clear with her own expectations. That is incredibly frustrating for me. I know guys who's first reaction is to intimidate - I'm no master but I've been working hard to ensure the emotion I display is honest to my reaction not simply a display. I have to admit I'm not thrilled when emotions get the better of me - but what I hope I am showing when it happens is heart. As that is what drives me. emotions whether tears or frustration can show a level of commitment. However, it’s how we manage them that truly differentiates the interpretation of their meaning. I know a woman who resorts to tears the moment she is challenged, confused or not clear with her own expectations. That is incredibly frustrating for me. I know guys who’s first reaction is to intimidate - I’m no master but I’ve been working hard to ensure the emotion I display is honest to my reaction not simply a display. I have to admit I’m not thrilled when emotions get the better of me - but what I hope I am showing when it happens is heart. As that is what drives me.

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