Right Versus Left: The Struggle At EllisDon
I'm no psychologist, though I often wish I was. I believe that it's generally accepted though, that people tend to think primarily either with the left side of their
If you are a 'left brain' person, then you value objectivity, facts, proof and clear analysis. And in many respects, that's a pretty good basis for a construction
Right up until the earth shifts, and then it ends.
Right brain people, as I generally understand it, are more creative. They are more comfortable with the unknown, more willing to take risks, more inclined to
If you want to build a great company, you need both. Objective and subjective. Creativity and discipline. Entrepreneurialism and focus. You want your
The problem is that the right and left brained people don't always understand each other and they don't always get along. And they can't change - you are
How do we bridge the gap? I doubt that you can ever blend the two. But you can get them to respect each other, and engage with each other. If you can
If everyone understands where they are, and values the overall goal, then maybe you can get there. And then you could conquer the world.
You think?