Being a Good Listener

Morning Mantra: “Hearing is listening to what is said. Listening is hearing what isn’t said.” I’ve always been a very good talker. I recognized that I wasn’t the best listener however, so I’m trying to be better. If someone I care about comes to me to talk, I ask, “Do you need me to get involved, offer advice or just listen?” 9 times out of 10 their answer is “just listen.” The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Being a good...