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If not, could it be because you are not connecting with the people around you? Understanding between two people is amazing. When you “Get” the person you
are speaking with and they “Get” you, the chemistry is magical. And since
“Understanding” is what so many clients tell me they want, then why is
understanding so hard to obtain? The truth is we are busy. We are stressed and only half listening most of
the time. (If that much at all.) We have trained ourselves to read between
the lines and answer questions before they are asked. This makes us
efficient and proud that we can do a lot in a small amount of time. But our
“efficiency” can leave the other person feeling empty because a real
connection was not made.
Think about your relationships at work. Which ones are successful? The ones
you spend time on, understanding where the other person is coming from or
the ones you spend little time on and demand perfection? If you are looking
for a job, which headhunters do you prefer working with? The ones who spend
time with you, asking good questions about what you want, or those who don’t
let you finish your sentence?
The next time you are frustrated with someone, put yourself in their shoes.
Ask yourself, “What are they going through?” “Am I being understanding or
judgmental?” “How can I help?”
If you want to get understanding, give it first. You will be amazed by how
much more satisfying and productive your interactions will be.
So, what do
you say? You only have one life to live, so it might as well be a life you love!
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1. Make Time.
Take uninterrupted, focused time to communicate until you're sure you understand and sure you’re understood.
2. Listen Actively.
Be open to what is said without judgment; paraphrase to show that you understand the other person.
3. Show Empathy.
Appreciate what others experience as they convey their thoughts.
4. Be Generous.
Believe the best about others' intentions and act with good, transparent intentions yourself.
5. Be Patient.
Accept that sometimes people need to "work through" their thoughts to discover what they mean as they say it. Let them go through this process without interrupting.
6. Stick With It.
Make the commitment to build understanding and keep working on improving your skills until you do.
About the Submitter: This list was based on the article written by Paula Bartholome, BS in business; MS in organizational development who can be reached at parallaxpb@att.net
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THIS MONTH: THE GREATEST ASSETS YOU ALREADY HAVE
Maybe you understand more about what it takes to be a great coach than you think you do. You may have many of the skills of great coaches that you can draw on right now. Do any of these items sound like you?
1. Your ability to care.
2. Your willingness to learn.
3. Your own life experience.
4. Your enthusiasm.
5. Your open mind.
6. Your accessibility.
7. Your own unique style of communicating and getting to know someone.
About the Author: This piece was written by Nancy R. Fenn, an author, VisionCoach and personal consultant, who can be reached at freya200@hotmail.com, or visited at http://www.bemyguide.net/pageone.html
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