“A selection of lessons from Sebastian Lodemann” by ClaireB, Patrick Gruban 🔸, amanda, SarahPomeranz

On November 9, it's been a year since the passing of Sebastian Lodemann. In a vigil, his former colleagues and friends from the EA community shared what they learned from him at the end of last year. We’re sharing some of these statements anonymously in slightly edited form. Humility Paired with Exceptional Competence "I have never worked with someone whose humility matched such immense intelligence and effectiveness. Sebastian was incredibly skilled in many areas but never spoke about his accomplishments. In my experience, he was humble and quiet, always saying the right thing at the right time to encourage and include others. He ensured we considered important matters and stayed on the right track without ever drawing attention to himself. I deeply admire this quality and aspire to emulate it. There's so much I have to learn from him in this regard." "Among the many professionals I've met, Sebastian [...] ---Outline:(00:25) Humility Paired with Exceptional Competence(01:59) Generosity and Mentorship(03:35) Encouragement and Empowerment(04:28) Open-Mindedness and Genuine Curiosity(05:38) Balancing Personal and Professional Life(06:43) Sense of Humor and Light-Heartedness(07:32) Commitment to Self-Improvement and Well-Being(08:52) Inspiring Others Through Action(09:32) A Grounded Approach to Lifes Challenges(10:05) Lasting Impressions and Farewell(11:03) Continuing Sebastians Legacy--- First published: November 11th, 2024 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/bSX8AmcQGmpyEzt3x/a-selection-of-lessons-from-sebastian-lodemann --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.