Darren Farfan
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Darren Farfan
The energy required for the discipline of bracketing and the focusing of total attention is so great that it can be accomplished only by love, by the will to extend oneself for mutual growth. Most of the time we lack this energy. Even though we may feel in our business dealings or social relationships that we are listening very hard, what we are us
... See moreM. Scott Peck • The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth
“You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.”— M. Scott Peck, author of The Road Less Traveled
So, someone who listens obviously has many advantages that others do not have, among them: being able to discriminate between what someone says and what he or she really means; being able to absorb necessary information in making decisions; being able to act and interact in a positive and empowering way with others. In all my years as an active lis
... See moreDavid Falkner • Russell Rules: 11 Lessons on Leadership from the Twentieth Century's Greatest Winner
Asking questions will only get you so far. Even more important is listening to the answers. And even more important than that? Listening to understand, not just listening to respond or reply.
Brian Miller • Three New People: Make the Most of Your Daily Interactions and Stop Missing Amazing Opportunities
The quieter you become, the more you can hear. - Ram Dass
“The first duty of love is to listen." - Paul Tillich
Open-minded people are always more interested in listening than in speaking; they encourage others to voice their views.
Ray Dalio • Principles: Life and Work
communicating empathy.7 There is something profoundly spiritual about listening. It is the most effective form of conflict resolution I know. Many things can create conflict, but what sustains it is the feeling on the part of at least one of the parties that they have not been heard.
Jonathan Sacks • Studies in Spirituality (Covenant & Conversation Book 9)
Listening is a leadership skill that has to be developed. It is about respecting others and yourself enough so that you can put yourself, your company, your family, in position to win.