Brain Quote by Walt Dohrn
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“Mike [Mitchell] brought me on as co-director, and eventually we ended up sharing a brain. It was overwhelming initially when I was working with departments I hadn't had contact with before.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on Creative Collaboration, 2023
Working across unfamiliar departments can feel overwhelming but leads to shared mental models.
In simple terms: Cross‑department work is intense yet unifying.
Key Takeaway
Embrace interdisciplinary teamwork.
Themes
collaboration
learning
growth
Mood
curious
optimistic
Type
reflective
motivational
When to use this quote
- project launches
- research teams
- startup environments
Key Concepts
mental integration
overwhelm
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ease the transition into new teams?
- What practices build shared understanding?
A Different Perspective
May cause stress and miscommunication.
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