What he does do is let me zero in on what is really at stake and gives me the space to work it out on my own with an authentic listening.
Do you always get things to go how you want? Look around. Some people have the ability to influence others and get their way, while some always wind up with the short end of the stick. You’ve probably met that charismatic manager who always gets the resources he needs. Or heard of that team leader…
Just because you know the benefits of listening doesn’t necessarily mean that you see the value in applying the skill to your own life! This raises one highly important question. Aside from being nice, why would you waste your time listening to what others have to say? 1. First of all, when you listen to…