Comfort Zone

Explore the concept of comfort zones and their impact on personal and professional life in this keynote address from the ACCU 2016 conference. Delve into the origins of comfort zones, their varying effects on individuals, and strategies for leveraging them to enhance performance. Examine the role of instinct, training, and emotional responses in shaping behavior, using examples from diverse fields including technology and psychology. Investigate the importance of empathy and inclusivity in tech communities, addressing topics such as codes of conduct and unnecessary barriers. Gain insights on managing change reactions, fostering rational decision-making, and expanding personal boundaries for growth and improvement in both individual and collaborative settings.

Hello
Musings
What are our Comfort Zones?
Scared of Spiders?
Spider Dog, Spider Dog
Instinct and Training
The Visual Studio Blog
Was this a Rational Reaction?
Metaphorically Thinking
Brain Food
"A Gut Feeling"?
Circuits, Devices and Braincells
A Case In Point: Anger
Triggers for Rage
We Don't Have To React, But...
How Dare You Tell Me My Code is...
Are Tech Communities Rational?
We're Emotional - Not Rational
Change Reaction
What about the Nastiness?
Why a Code of Conduct?
Sending a Message
Digression: Facilities
Expanding "the Tribe"
Other Unnecessary Barriers
The Empathy Opportunity
Revelations
I'm Hopeful, But Impatient
Summary
Final Word