Wednesday, April 30, 2014

RAY

We read in Job 32:11
"I waited while you spoke, I listened to your reasoning;
while you were searching for words." –

Edgar Watson Howe once joked, "No man would listen to
you talk if he didn't know it was his turn next."
Unfortunately, that accurately describes the way too many
people approach communication—they're too busy waiting
for their turn to talk to really listen to others. But people of
influence understand the incredible value of becoming a
good listener. For example, when Lyndon B. Johnson was
a junior senator from Texas, he kept a sign on his office
wall that read, "You ain't learnin' nothin' when you're doin'
all the talking.'" And Woodrow Wilson, the twenty­eighth
American president, once said, "The ear of the leader must
ring with the voices of the people."
The ability to skillfully listen is one key to gaining influence
with others.

• Listening shows respect.

•  builds relationships.

•  increases knowledge.

• generates ideas and

• builds loyalty.

Have a great day!