You’ve been there—you say something in a meeting, and it gets ignored. Minutes later, someone else repeats it, and suddenly, it’s a brilliant idea. The problem isn’t just what you’re saying—it’s how you’re saying it. If you want people to listen, you need to speak with impact. Why Are You Being Ignored? Early in myContinue reading “How to Make People Actually Listen When You Speak”
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Everything is a Negotiation
From the time you wake till you head hits that pillow everything is a negotiation. You negotiate with yourself over oatmeal or a donut. Negotiate with your partner to take out the trash now or tonight. With your co-worker on if you can spare 10 minutes to look over their presentation and give feedback. WithContinue reading “Everything is a Negotiation”
We only think we are good at Listening
Improve your skill at listening. Most people feel that listening is important. It’s just that they feel that they are good enough already. Yet, only about 25% of our message is being understood. There is so much noise out there, it’s time to bridge the gap, and improve our ability to listen. Only then can we hope to live in a more connected world.
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