Neogeneralist is another term that describes this persona.
Stringing cross discipline patterns and sense making, if we continue to use AI to help us there, then we transfer that capability too? That’s the question I am thinking after reading this post.
I stumbled on this now Jurgen, a collective group of Ravens sounds really interesting.
Until recently, I exactly saw it as a liability having multiple interests and lacking focus. One of my mentors then asked me a question: "How did it serve you in the past having a lack of focus?" It turned out, quite well when I look at my weird journey through life. Thanks for providing another gem to the community! It reinforces what I'm planning to do with my life.
Thanks for a great article, Jurgen! I recognize the relentless curiosity (and restlessness, and occasional loneliness, for me). Asking the people to "Let's be Ravens" makes a lot of sense, but I wonder how to inspire/teach/nudge/etc, as deep curiosity seems to be linked to personality and inventor types of people. How do you take people with you?
I’m so glad I stumbled on this post, such a unique perspective. I’ve been noticing this shift too, but I could never pin it down or articulate it. My default thought was: maybe something’s wrong with me? Because whenever I share my insights, people look at me like I’m an idiot lol.
I’m in the middle of changing careers and I know I don’t want to be a therapist or a traditional coach. I’m more of a mash-up of everything, trying to fix bigger problems, having trouble to find a course. My brain is fully cooked at this point. 😭
Solid insights, Jurgen, and it's clear that this took quite a bit of careful, deep thinking. I've been encouraging my clients to shift from T-shaped skills models to M (or W) shaped ones for a few years now, and you've articulated why with more clarity than I had been able to.
And thanks for resisting the temptation to "just pick a lane." Focus is important, but synthesis can unlock at least as much value imo.
Neogeneralist is another term that describes this persona.
Stringing cross discipline patterns and sense making, if we continue to use AI to help us there, then we transfer that capability too? That’s the question I am thinking after reading this post.
I stumbled on this now Jurgen, a collective group of Ravens sounds really interesting.
Thanks! Watch out for my new posts.
Until recently, I exactly saw it as a liability having multiple interests and lacking focus. One of my mentors then asked me a question: "How did it serve you in the past having a lack of focus?" It turned out, quite well when I look at my weird journey through life. Thanks for providing another gem to the community! It reinforces what I'm planning to do with my life.
Thanks for a great article, Jurgen! I recognize the relentless curiosity (and restlessness, and occasional loneliness, for me). Asking the people to "Let's be Ravens" makes a lot of sense, but I wonder how to inspire/teach/nudge/etc, as deep curiosity seems to be linked to personality and inventor types of people. How do you take people with you?
Leading by example?
I’m so glad I stumbled on this post, such a unique perspective. I’ve been noticing this shift too, but I could never pin it down or articulate it. My default thought was: maybe something’s wrong with me? Because whenever I share my insights, people look at me like I’m an idiot lol.
I’m in the middle of changing careers and I know I don’t want to be a therapist or a traditional coach. I’m more of a mash-up of everything, trying to fix bigger problems, having trouble to find a course. My brain is fully cooked at this point. 😭
Thank you, Jurgen!
The mash-ups own the future!
Keep reading. I have more posts coming. :-)
Solid insights, Jurgen, and it's clear that this took quite a bit of careful, deep thinking. I've been encouraging my clients to shift from T-shaped skills models to M (or W) shaped ones for a few years now, and you've articulated why with more clarity than I had been able to.
And thanks for resisting the temptation to "just pick a lane." Focus is important, but synthesis can unlock at least as much value imo.
Makes me curious about the correlation between being M-Skilled and Emotional Intelligence. Or, since I'm a fan, MBTI
Memories of Barbara Sher's _Refuse to Choose_.
Very interesting and smart text!