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Listen More

12/15/2016

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Listen More. That is a tough one in this noisy world of ours.
Living and working in a diverse society means we are charting new terrain, with heaps of uncertainty as we figure things out along the way. Not sure how to make sense of diversity? Stop. Step back and listen more. Just listen.
Embracing diversity ain't no easy task, and it can be confusing when 'what we know to be true' is turned upside down. Listening needs to be developed not only for learning, but also for considering and responding to the points of views of others. An effective way to dialogue across our differences is to demonstrate self-restraint, so others have a turn to speak.  Demonstrating self-restraint is important, but it is just as important to listen with an open mind and an open heart. This is a good starting point.
Over the next few months I will be writing about the attitudes, awareness, values and skills we need to develop to live harmoniously in our increasingly diverse world.
Bonne Annee 2017 & Bonne Continuation.

1 Comment
Hamid Mousa
12/23/2016 09:21:39 am

We should listen to understand and not just to reply

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