So, let’s get one thing straight. In the realm of human capabilities, there’s impossible, possible, and Jane-possible. Jane does so much in our industry that it can really feel like she’s operating just beyond what is humanly possible. Now, I can’t claim to know the secret of her success, but I suspect it has something to do with her co-pabilities. (Yes, I just made that up.) What I mean is maximizing one’s ability by leveraging the power of a group through influential contributions.In other words, when Jane talks, not only do people listen, but they are compelled to be a part of the conversation, which makes what Jane has to say, even more powerful. I am reminded of the word “gestalt.” That is, a configuration of elements so unified as a whole that its properties cannot be derived from a simple summation of its parts. A perfect example of this is Rice Krispies treats. While they are simply butter, marshmallows, and puffed rice, the result is so much greater than the mere sum of its parts. So, I guess what I’m saying, is Jane is like the Rice Krispies treat of our industry, combining elements of learning, performance, collaboration, and technology into a crunchy-sweet package that is totally awesome. Read More
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