The Pack Mindset and Keys to Understanding Team Dynamics
The Pack Mindset Keys to Understanding Team Dynamics " For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack ." ― Rudyard Kipling. Inside the ancient parts of our brain, we are wired to mirror the other members of our pack. Our fight/flight/freeze instincts are connected to this innate awareness of our surroundings. Ever notice one person yawns, and you suddenly have an uncontrollable urge to yawn. If I am whispering to you, it would seem exceptionally odd to yell back at me. We see somebody in danger and panicked, and our instinct is to quickly move to help them. Our mirror instincts are at play when we get into an argument, and it quickly escalates. The inverse is also true. When upset, a calming and reassuring voice can quickly change our mood. These reactions are a part of this instinct, which have helped our packs survive and thrive over millennia. This instinct is unive...