article · July 2012
Coaching for Success
Now here's the catch, most people use 25 percent of their mental ability and "make up" the other 75 percent of what the speaker is saying and/or what the speaker's message means.
Now here's the catch, most people use 25 percent of their mental ability and "make up" the other 75 percent of what the speaker is saying and/or what the speaker's message means.
What is the core component in communication that is most appreciated in relationship? Listening.
Listening is an effective and powerful skill that dramatically slows down and clears the mind of both the speaker and listener. Focused listening allows thoughts to travel slowly, leisurely, efficiently and patiently.
What you may discover is that when you listen for truth, value and possibility, you're available to universal awareness which is beyond opining, criticism, judgment or being superficially cooperative with distractions.