Why Listening Well Can Make Disagreements Less Damaging
I'm convinced that there is one skill that separates truly intelligent people from those that aren't:
Listening.
This concept of "being a recorder" by Rick Rubin explains it perfectly.
In less than a minute, Rubin provides 4 simple steps that, if followed, will... See more
Blake Burgex.comSometimes we block the flow of information being offered and compromise true listening. Our critical mind may kick in, taking note of what we agree with and what we don’t, or what we like and dislike. We may look for reasons to distrust the speaker or make them wrong. Formulating an opinion is not listening. Neither is preparing a response, or
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Many communicators try to make themselves look smart. Great listeners are more interested in making their audiences feel smart. They help people approach their own views with more humility, doubt, and curiosity. When people have a chance to express themselves out loud, they often discover new thoughts. As the writer E. M. Forster put it, “How can I
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