Dooley Noted: 8/4/2014
Some of my colleagues are regarded as experts.
When you talk to them, they will assure you that they aren’t.
But they might not let students in on that secret, for fear they’d lose their captive audiences.
And it’s a viable fear.
Leaders are leaders for a reason. They have a thought process admired by others.
But I guarantee you this: Any “expert” worth his or her salt is still learning and adapting.
It’s called clinical “practice” for a reason.
As I teach others, they are sometimes unforgiving of my learning process. After all, I’m the teacher, right?
In September, I’ll be in clinical practice three years.
Three.
Does that surprise you?
The point of sharing these daily posts was to let you in on my learning process, in hopes you’d explore you’re own.
I have a perspective and a thought process that is appealing to some.
But I promise you – I am evolving and most importantly, learning.
Some of my friends that are colleagues even push professional bounds without understanding that they are pushing them. I am forgiving to a point because they, too, are learning. I’m learning how to deal with those lines, too.
The learning process is unforgiving from some. But the students and clients who can learn most from you will absolutely understand that.
If you’re audience is unforgiving, make sure to forgive yourself.
As always, it’s your call.
– Dr. Kathy Dooley