I suppose given that my new job will bring me into much more frequent contact with people in the group that there’s bound to be more occasions where conflict comes up. And it did today, there were at least 3 people who left the group today shaking their heads and telling themselves what an asshole that Blair Robinson guy is.
I know, I know, it’s just their perception. But it affects me too. I really, really dislike seeing people walk away dissatisfied. But I can only go so far to indulge people before I must draw a boundary.
Those of you who know me will know that I’m not the dictatorial kind of person who demands people align with my thinking or who places unreasonable restrictions about what people can and can’t discuss in the Facebook group. But there does need to be some focus if the group is going to establish its identity, culture and vision. Of course I’m up for discussions about anything – but there are almost 20,000 people now and if I open the group up to any kind of post then the same thing will happen that happened early on – the voice of our vision will get lost amongst the mayhem of mainstream social media madness.
I want to keep our group’s collective head about water, I want us to stand out from the crowd by hitting the perfect balance between tolerance and focus. But more than that I want this group to serve everyone in a positive way, and that might involve some re-alignment from time to time.
I’m glad what happened today had the effect of clarifying that focus. I feel bad about the folks who left. But at the end of the day, it was just another day at the office.
Stay you
Be you!
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If PM was for their higher learning, they would not have left. Although it feels like it is about you, it is not. You were their mirror and they did not like the reflection they saw. Wishing them well on their journey….and who knows, maybe at some point in the future, PM will be the place of learning they seek, it simply is not what they need right now.
My only other thought is that as you become more of a leader on social media and positively effect the learning of many, there will continue to be more of those that do not align with you. It simply is. Social media allows folks to anonymously reflect their lowest vibration. So…What are they teaching you? How are you being mirrored? How can you grow from what feels like a personal rejection?
Much love sweet man! I totally support you in your journey!
L
People who are shallow or not willing to see other points of view are not really evolving. Rather, they are only willing to live at their present level and perspective. You can lead the horse to water but you can’t make it drink…………
It’s very interesting I read this today because I actually used you and this group as an example to a friend of how a group should be managed and grow organically. So while you might have been a bit down about the situation, just know that others are watching and seeing a lot of really neat stuff happening. I think you do a fantastic job of managing with common sense, patience and humility. I have been slacking in my lessons due to having too many irons in the fire but I’m happy to be here and am going to dedicate more time to this course and group. Because I really enjoy it and feel very at home here.