Have you ever been in a conversation where someone had an answer before you finished asking the question?
Sometimes we are so eager to share what we know that we forget to listen to what someone actually needs.
I’ve learned that a good conversation isn’t measured by how much we say. It’s measured by how well we understand each other.
The next time someone comes to you with a question or concern, give them room to finish before offering advice.
You might discover they weren’t looking for an answer. They simply wanted someone to listen.
The Simplifier’s Take: Understanding someone begins with giving them your attention.
You don’t have to be the first person with an answer. Sometimes being the person who listens makes the greatest difference.
– Orlando Espinosa | The Simplifier of Information®