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...
Great 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. Mehr...
When people announce they are going to have children - the normal reaction is “congratulations!” When you’re a gay...
When people announce they are going to have children - the normal reaction is “congratulations!” When you’re a gay couple who announce that you are going to ...
Joshua Broder is President of Tilson Technology Management. He honed his leadership skills as an Army Signal...
Joshua Broder is President of Tilson Technology Management. He honed his leadership skills as an Army Signal officer, managing the US communications network ...
From offering fellatio to an undercover cop to sending their junk to men on Grindr, these polticians who were...
From offering fellatio to an undercover cop to sending their junk to men on Grindr, these polticians who were extremely anti-gay rights ended up being caught...
As countries across Sub-Saharan Africa grapple with the challenges of sustaining high levels of economic growth,...
As countries across Sub-Saharan Africa grapple with the challenges of sustaining high levels of economic growth, plunging commodity prices, and the effects o...
China's one-child policy led to millions of female infanticides—except in a lush valley known as the “Land Where...
China's one-child policy led to millions of female infanticides—except in a lush valley known as the “Land Where Women Rule.” Located in the foothills of the...