“The reality of the other person lies not in what he reveals to you but in what he cannot reveal to you. Therefore, if you would understand him listen not to what he says but rather to what he does not say.” Kahil Gibran
The essence of communication is listening. The essence of listening is understanding. When we listen effectively we become aware of our own culture and beliefs, assumptions, perceptions, expectations, and judgments. When we listen we are clear as to what gets in the way. When w…
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Posted on September 5, 2009 at 4:54pm — 10 Comments