Fierce Tip of the Week: Slow Down and Listen

“The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer.” — Henry David Thoreau

When you breakdown the anatomy of a conversation, half of it, if not more, is listening.

When you truly listen, it is an experience for all of your senses. This level of engagement allows you to fully take in what the other person is saying.

This week’s Fierce tip is to slow down and listen.

If the amount of available time dictates every conversation, relationship can be the first thing sacrificed. Healthy relationships require the time and space for conversations to happen and all parties to actively listen. You must go beyond day-to-day transactional interactions, and instead, be present for the information you are receiving.

Be proactive this week and schedule out specific time with important relationships to reconnect. When you ask a question, don’t sit there waiting for your turn to tell them what’s been going on with you. Focus on others by going beyond just what they’re saying and fully be present to understand the answers.