My first encounter with ‘Ways of Seeing’ by John Berger was on my parents’ bookshelf. Its profound ability to reshape our perception of the world instantly intrigued me.
“Ways of knowing which can live without the answer, but cannot ignore the experience.”
For each of these, I looked at great examples I’ve been involved in which bring ways of feeling, seeing & thinking:
Ways of feeling
- Based on people’s deep-rooted values
Ways of thinking
- Where you are matched with someone who thinks the opposite of you
Ways of relating
- Understanding and supporting different personality types is crucial in any team. It’s about empathy and understanding, whether energising extroverts, building confidence in introverts, or defining roles for ambiverts.
Ways of seeing
- John Berger’s approach, where he retreated to Haute Savoie and immersed himself in the lives of the people he wanted to study, is a powerful learning model. His ability to create connections between unlikely people, such as plumbers and Cartier Bresson, is a testament to the transformative power of ‘Ways of Seeing ‘.
