Tag: listen

  • Communication: Growth Idea #691

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    Harley H
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    Sometimes we might think good communication skills are only important for leaders, but that’s not true. All of us need to learn how to communicate well if we want to be heard, to be understood, and be able to make a positive contribution in life. How do we start communicating well? We start by listening…

  • Connector: Growth Idea #690

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    Harley H
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    What does it mean to be a connector, and of what value is it? I believe that if we want to be successful we have to be connectors, we need to build those relationships with others. So to be a connector means we take the first steps in connecting with others, we’re not waiting for…

  • Understand: Growth Idea #683

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    Harley H
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    I know I like to be understood, and I’m sure you do too. If you work on understanding others you’ll grow your reputation as someone people want to be around, and even follow. To understand someone takes time, you have to start with really listening to them, asking them questions, allowing them to ask you…