Wednesday, November 07, 2007

The Art of Listening


Being a good listener is an art. I have found that the best leaders oftentimes are the best listeners. Said another way, every significant leader I have had in my life has also been a great listener. Listening is vital for conflict resolution in marriage as well as in any other social context. James says, "Be slow to speak, quick to listen..."

Here is a good article of application from Rick Warren on the art of listening.

(HT: Doug)

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