Cultivate Listening

What?

Individuals often talk and talk and fail to really listen to or get to know each other. Many conversations are a series of superficial monologues. 

So What?

An intentional commitment to active listening can lead to greater, deeper mutual understanding. To achieve holistic and systemic transformation, compassionate individuals must develop the skills necessary to form partnerships, which requires the ability to listen well. The desire to dominate undermines a sense of community throughout society. Practicing how to listen helps everyone lead with humility, without dominating others.  

Now What?

Use one or more of these techniques: