Real conversations about
uncomfortable topics cannot be held without genuinely listening. If you follow the MMM, you know my thoughts
on the importance of listening. It is a
critical skill that is needed now more than ever! As an additional follow up to the Special
Edition MMM from June 3rd, consider the following…
· Make the effort, it takes effort, to listen and understand the
perspective of others
We typically seek first to be understood. Most
people do not listen with the intent to understand, they listen with the intent
to reply. Often, we are either speaking
or preparing to speak. Think about what
it means to listen with the intent to understand. I mean seeking first to understand, to really
understand. To understand someone does not imply that you agree with
them. It means that you honor them with
attentively listening and you truly care about their viewpoint.
The issues we are facing in this
country require conversations, which requires listening, which requires
effort. Take the time. Make the effort. Listen!
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