My
brother and I can chat for 30 minutes on the phone and when I hang up, I can’t
answer any questions from my wife about my brother’s family or what’s really
going on in his life. But, boy can I
tell you his opinion on Michigan football or the Detroit Tigers.
As coaches, salespeople, teachers or executives,
how often do we talk and make our pitch but don’t listen or understand what
others want? I guess there is a reason
God gave us two ears and one mouth. We
are constantly communicating but are we really connecting? Are we really developing a true relationship
with others?
Ask questions. Be interested in the other person and what
they have got to say. Understand their
point of view. If we want to truly be people of influence, then we must learn
to make connections with others.
Jamy Bechler is a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, speaker and trainer. You can contact him at Jamy@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his leadership newsletter by clicking here.
Jamy Bechler is a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, speaker and trainer. You can contact him at Jamy@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his leadership newsletter by clicking here.
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