In Japanese culture, learning to “read the air” is about grasping the subtext of what is being communicated beyond words, interpreting nonverbal cues and being mindful of the broader context.
A lot of cultures are familiar with this concept, said King — it’s called “reading the room” in the US or “taking the room’s temperature” in the UK — but it all boils down to the same, important skill: your ability to understand and interpret other people’s feelings and intentions, so you can manage your informal interactions with them.
Michelle Penelope King is the author of “How Work Works: The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself.”“They argue this ability is the secret sauce to career advancement and success — from the ability to work with anyone, to understanding the inner workings of an organization’s culture, to getting paid what you are worth,” she said. “If you know how to read the air, you know how to get the job done.
King recalled one example of a senior leader she coached who was struggling to find a job while using search firms and LinkedIn. We can build self-awareness by seeking out informal information like friendly advice, feedback, suggestions or guidance, which serves as a mirror to see how our colleagues are experiencing us.
King said to consider your co-workers as providers of informal learning. “They help you understand if your behaviors are effective or not,” she said.by asking people for their perspectives and then reflecting on, reviewing and writing what you hear. Doing this will unlock any common themes in the feedback you receive.
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