I've read up through Chapter 7. It's interesting how each of the examples reinforces or dig deeper into the major points that Boynton and Fischer introduce in Chapter 1. Not surprisingly, I resonated with the "West Side Story" and Miles Davis chapters the most.
I continue to struggle with how to blend the "I" portion of virtuosic ability with the necessity to work toward a "we." I've been in teams where clearly there was extraordinary talent and potential. However, the ego was so strong and the assumption of rightness so strong, that it just couldn't work. I have felt a deep sense of loss and failure when I encountered these times. The talent is so great and could make such a difference. However, my desire to establish some modicum of civility and collaboration ultimately meant that we parted ways and the goal was unfulfilled. I don't know whether I should see these moments as failure to achieve the virtuoso team or simply a time when talent wasn't enough without the willingness to pursue mutual work with others.
Don't jump in to rationalize or sooth my conscientious too quickly. What experience have you had with this? How and when were the strong egos able to make it work and how and when were they not?
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