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RASA to listen consciously…

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From Julian Treasure’s Ted Talk.

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May I share some embarrassing moments with you?

I want to first say, I try to be a good listener but sometimes I am a bad listener (only sometimes – I hope!). It’s embarrassing considering I’ve designed and delivered workshops/training on how to listen, how to give and receive feedback, etc.

Today I could’ve, or should’ve been a better listener.

During work meeting, I interrupted my coworkers constantly. It was mostly out of excitement, but it doesn’t matter.

On my way back home, I was on the phone with my friend. She was talking, and then I just thought of a question I was going to ask her. I interrupted her as if that was the most important thing in the whole world.

In the evening I was on a conference call with two colleagues. Yes, I did it again. Interrupting people and trying to get my voice heard first. That’s just not good. I hope I don’t repeat this.

If I want to be heard, I need to listen too. It’s so simple that even my 18 months old niece seems to know that – she waits until I’m done talking. I should learn from her!

I’m going to (try to) RASA tomorrow (and forever!). We’ll see if I can do it.