What I have learned about people and organizations...so far.

Monday, March 21, 2011

It’s not about you!

Do You Want to Become an Accomplished Listener?
1. It’s not about you!  Put your agenda aside. (To be continued.)

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Listen 2. Listen 3. Listen Part 3.

How You Can Have Effective Donor and Personal Relationships: 1. Listen  2. Listen  3. Listen
Part 3.
Let’s face it though; most of us are lousy listeners.  The fact that we have two ears and one mouth is not evidenced by how we conduct ourselves.  Good listeners don’t come at it naturally – they learn it.  Just like an accomplished musician they study, practice, study and practice. (To be continued.)

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Listen 2. Listen 3. Listen Part 2.

How You Can Have Effective Donor and Personal Relationships: 1. Listen  2. Listen  3. Listen
Part 2.
People that listen to us put their agenda aside thereby giving us an assurance that they are seeking our best interest.  We tend to feel safe with them and allow ourselves to be vulnerable. (To be continued.)