Quotes on listening to others

A few weeks ago, the entire staff of the small nonprofit organization I work for took a field trip to a Mindfulness Institute. For two hours, we learned about and practiced mindfulness; relaxing, breathing, being present, paying attention and listening under the guidance of the Director of the Institute. Only two of us on staff

An old proverb states, “There is no one so deaf as he or she who will not listen.” Hearing is a faculty, whereas listening is a skill certainly everyone can improve upon. “Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention... A loving silence often has far more power to connect (us with others) than the most well-intentioned words.” http://pinterest.com/pin/24066179233954709 Enjoy more from Stephen R. Covey http://facebook.com/186870734710016

Leaders who don’t listen to others will eventually be surrounded by people who have nothing to say. -@AndyStanley

Connecting to others through deep listening can be healing for everyone.

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