Honest Listening

by Scott PatchinApr 16, 2019EOS, Honest Culture, Insights, Leadership

Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.
Stephen R. Covey

I heard this quote a couple of weeks ago and for the first time I understood. I have carried it around as a lens for myself for the last few weeks and it has changed several conversations for me – for the better.

Try an experiment ~ write it on a post-it, on the top of some meeting agendas, or any other way to remind you of it as you interact with others. Let me know what you notice: scott@scottpatchin.com

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