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Do You Really Care, or…?

Do You Really Care, or…?

First a quote: “Do you really care, or are you just being a good listener?” – Barbara Smaller I begin today asking you two questions. They are: Are you an above average driver? Are you an above average listener? Did you answer in the affirmative on both questions? ...
Below the Deck Matters!

Below the Deck Matters!

First a quote: “The most important thing a captain can do is to see the ship through the eyes of the crew.” Michael Abrashoff I read the book “It’s Your Ship” by Michael Abrashoff more than ten years ago and had it on my recommended reading list for...
Leaders are Listeners

Leaders are Listeners

First a quote: “The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when someone asked me what I thought… and attended to my answer.” — Henry David Thoreau It has been my experience and observation you will be judged as a leader, more by how you listen, than how you...
Taking Turns Isn’t Enough

Taking Turns Isn’t Enough

First a quote: “We put little effort into real listening, we just take turns talking.” – Bob Conklin Years ago, when I first started my consulting practice, I attended a local networking event hosted by our Chamber of Commerce. Anxious to meet potential clients and be...