Quotes about Listening

Where Are You Holding Up Your Team? If you are not asking the members of your team how you can serve them, you may be holding them up. To find out, go to each team member individually and ask, "What could I do for you that would make your job easier, make you more successful, and make the team better?" Listen without interrupting to what people have to say, and then try to figure out ways to do what you can to serve them.

Take interest in others before they take interest in you.

The least important word: I (gets the least amount done) The most important word: We (gets the most amount done)—relationships The two most important words: Thank you—appreciation The three most important words: All is forgiven—forgiveness The four most important words: What is your opinion?—listening The five most important words: You did a good job—encouragement The six most important words: I want to know you better—understanding

Being heard is so close to being loved, that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.

When they find someone who can communicate something of value to them, they will usually listen.

You must think of people before you try to achieve progress. To do that as a permissional leader, you must exhibit a consistent mood, maintain an optimistic attitude, possess a listening ear, and present to others your authentic self.

KEY CONCEPT: Connecting begins when the other person feels valued.

Servant leaders should listen without judgment, be authentic, build community, share power, and develop people.

The number-one reason most people lose arguments is not because they're wrong; it's because they don't know when to quit.

In general, there are no bad audiences; only bad speakers.

Cemetery communication: lots of people are out there, but nobody is listening.

Questions + Listening = Quality Conversation. Quality Conversation = Quality Leadership.