BobFashano

Better listening is critical for all of us in connecting and building relationships.  We all know it is better to understand than be understood.   Author and business consultant, Tom Peters, in his book The Little Big Things talks about listening is a core competency every relationship must possess.   What most people want is to be understood.  Most people want to believe and feel that what they say matters.  How true and critical this is for us in our day to day.   By effective listening, we communicate the value we have for the person’s thoughts.  Listening not only demonstrates care but also understanding their wants.  Listening says- what matters to you is all that matters.   In his [...]

Curiosity may have killed the cat, but generosity brings life to all parties involved.   As leaders, we have the privilege to give in many ways.  Our generosity is not limited to our financial resources.  However, what better feeling is there than to give your resources to another in need, and support causes we care about. “When one candle lights another- there are now two lit candles.”   We can give our time and energy to causes.  Volunteerism is our honor and privilege.  Organizations (civic, charitable, industry etc.) need talents and skills of effective leaders.  We all have the time.  It is true.  The old saying “busy people get things done."  Our communities need our wisdom, talents and skills to [...]