Comments for Listening Impact

Comment on Storytelling and Listening Skills by Francie Van Wirkus

Francie Van Wirkus — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 19:33:56 +0000

Marian,

One thing I also recommend when listening to a story, is work very hard not to share your own story back right of way. When someone tells you their project budget was cut, and they are disappointed, etc, avoid relating your experience with the same (even though it’s a really good story!!) and focus all your energy on what this person is telling you about the current problem. Maybe later there is time for a share-back…

Comment on Storytelling and Listening Skills by Francie Van Wirkus

Francie Van Wirkus — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 19:30:54 +0000

Hi Marian.

I recommend keeping your authenticity, the real you, at the forefront. Sure there is training to be a good speaker, and training to be a leader, also protocol for many situations, but being authentic will really keep your message memorable. When you’re not trying to be someone else, please someone else, the essence of your message and why you care about it shines through.

Comment on Storytelling and Listening Skills by Marian Thier

Marian Thier — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 02:38:13 +0000

Francis, what specific advice could you give someone who wants to use stories?

Comment on Storytelling and Listening Skills by Francie Van Wirkus

Francie Van Wirkus — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 18:58:32 +0000

Thank you for sharing, Marian. It’s important not to try too hard and complicate your message. You won’t look less smart for keeping it simple and impactful. Quite the opposite!

Comment on Hello Faithful Readers by Marian Thier

Marian Thier — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 13:31:31 +0000

Stephanie, I have no idea what that might be. How about we chat via regular email or Skype?

Comment on Hello Faithful Readers by Stephanie

Stephanie — Thu, 22 Aug 2013 10:42:16 +0000

Keep being you!

R u interested in giving thoughts on creating an on-line wisdom learning platform?

Big hugs!

Comment on Listening Skills in our World: Recent Research on the Brain and Listening, Part 3 by Marian Thier

Marian Thier — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 00:11:55 +0000

I’m actually surprised by the numbers of people who don’t think there’s scientific evidence of differences between men and women. Women, more than men, say there’s no difference, at least, in my experience.

Comment on Listening Skills in our World: Recent Research on the Brain and Listening, Part 3 by Francie Van Wirkus

Francie Van Wirkus — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:59:12 +0000

Thanks, Marian, for another informative article. I have to chuckle at the differences found between men and women. We all know they exist; science putting its stamp on it is overkill!

Comment on Organizational Entropy and Listening Skills by Marian Thier

Marian Thier — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:02:58 +0000

I don’t disagree, Francie, that a collaborative approach is preferable. What I was warning against, is waiting too long after the leader becomes aware of something amiss on the horizon–action is necessary, but that action does not have to be controlling. Thanks for your wise thoughts.

Comment on Organizational Entropy and Listening Skills by Francie Van Wirkus

Francie Van Wirkus — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:20:49 +0000

Thank you for the great words, Marian. I would like to challenge the last sentence about the leader having to act quickly to gain control. Most times, this tactic doesn’t work too well. The leader can see the upcoming challenges on the horizon and bring to the team. “How can I help our team overcome these obstacles? What can you do to help overcome these obstacles?”