Some tips on how to be a better listener
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Some tips on how to be a better listener
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#2My granddad always said all it takes to be a great listener is to stop talking. The world needs talkers and listeners, if everyone listened there would be nothing to listen to.
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#3I always tell my girl to shut up. Never works.
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#4Thank you for this post; it couldn't have come at a better time for me!
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#5Thank you for this post; it couldn't have come at a better time for me!
That's awesome to hear...glad you found it helpful!
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#6Funny thing: while reading I was like 'yes, that's exactly it! I know! That happened to me when...' And probably these would have been the comments I'd have interrupted my speaker with.
Spot on insights, couldn't agree more. It takes a great deal of self discipline to shut up and really listen, but it definitely pays off in long term relationship and reputation.
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#7I think it's surprising how many people grow up without the ability to listen to other people. It's a fundamental part of almost all relationships yet I think it's sidelined by many people in favour of having strong opinions and cool stories (not a bad thing either) - especially in a work situation where being right isn't what's always important.
I'm guilty of it sometimes as well, so will keep these in mind. Thanks!
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#8I think it's surprising how many people grow up without the ability to listen to other people. It's a fundamental part of almost all relationships yet I think it's sidelined by many people in favour of having strong opinions and cool stories (not a bad thing either) - especially in a work situation where being right isn't what's always important. I'm guilty of it sometimes as well, so will keep these in mind. Thanks!
Many years ago someone I met in a public park[1] told me:
"Nowadays it is more important to hold an opinion than to be capable to defend or justify it".
[1] Which the situation in itself is a good story I'll tell another time.
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#9I think it's surprising how many people grow up without the ability to listen to other people. It's a fundamental part of almost all relationships yet I think it's sidelined by many people in favour of having strong opinions and cool stories (not a bad thing either) - especially in a work situation where being right isn't what's always important. I'm guilty of it sometimes as well, so will keep these in mind. Thanks!
Many years ago someone I met in a public park[1] told me: "Nowadays it is more important to hold an opinion than to be capable to defend or justify it". [1] Which the situation in itself is a good story I'll tell another time.
Totally. I also hate the idea that everyone's opinion is valid and should be revered. I know very little about nuclear reactors, so my opinion isn't as valid as someone who actually knows stuff about nuclear reactors. It's what makes radio phone ins so stupid to me - "Here's builder Phil from Plymouth with his opinion on quantitative easing" ????
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#10I would read this, but it hurts my eyes. Respectfully consider a higher text/background combination: http://contrastrebellion.com/