Ever time I leave a situation and I listened fully, intently, constantly, I leave feeling better about myself and feeling as though the other person was known and heard. But why don’t I do it more?

Well I’m selfish of course and I think I need to tell my story or give my input right away. The urgent need of wanting to be heard myself takes over and kicks out the importance of listening well.

Listening more always pays off better but often I trade it for the cheap option to speak and avoid listening.