The power of listening | William Ury | TEDxSanDiego
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. William Ury explains how listening is the essential, and often over...
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Theodore test HendersonGreat leaders are great listeners, and therefore my message today is a simple one – talk less and listen more. The best leaders are proactive, strategGreat leaders are great listeners, and therefore my message today is a simple one – talk less and listen more. The best leaders are proactive, strategic, and intuitive listeners. They recognize knowledge and wisdom are not gained by talking, but by listening. Take a moment and reflect back on any great leader who comes to mind…you’ll find they are very adept at reading between the lines. They have the uncanny ability to understand what is not said, witnessed, or heard. In today’s post I’ll quickly examine the merits of developing your listening skills. Warning: this post isn’t going to coddle you and leave you feeling warm and fuzzy – it is rather blunt and to the point. More ...