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10 Lessons from "The Resurrection: A Journey of Listening and Understanding" 1. High-Flying Metaphors Navigating the air currents in Brazil mirrored the challenges of communication. Just like paragliding, understanding requires careful maneuvering. 2. The Language Barrier A critical paragliding mistake due to language misunderstanding underscored the dangers of poor communication. 3. Learning from the Past The 'Listening Project' in Petaluma taught the power of being truly heard—a lesson that resonates deeply. 4. Ego as the Antagonist My own ego often hindered genuine understanding, pushing me to pretend instead of seek clarity. 5. A Crash Course in Communication A paragliding accident became a metaphor for life’s communication breakdowns, highlighting the need to ask for help. 6. The Federer 5/15 Technique After setbacks, channel your emotions briefly, then shift to gratitude—a practice that aids recovery and reflection. 7. The Stakes Are High Miscommunication isn’t just personal—it can lead to conflicts and misunderstandings that affect communities. 8. Embracing Humility Admitting when I don't know something has been more beneficial than pretending otherwise. 9. Profound Impact True listening has transformed my interactions, fostering deeper connections and understanding. 10. Your Call to Action Start with a simple conversation. Truly listen, beyond the words, to the emotions and truths within. Want to dive deeper into these lessons? Read the full story on Medium.com

Understanding more words enables you to comprehend complex texts, conversations, and ideas more easily.

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I have facilitated this communication exercise dozens and dozens of times with groups, families and many couples. So simple and effective. Charles Duhigg does an excellent job of making this reflective listening activity, clear and straightforward. LOOPING FOR UNDERSTANDING Improves communication and lays a foundation to resolve conflict 1. Ask a question. 2. Repeat back in your own words. 3. Ask if you got it right. We all want to be heard and our connection increases when we feel another’s focused attention on what we are saying.

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Accepting the reality of finite knowledge can lead to personal growth and contentment. This piece explores how acknowledging the limits of what we know fosters humility, encourages curiosity, and helps us find peace in uncertainty, rather than seeking absolute understanding in an ever-complex world. I haven’t written to my personal blog in a while, but this was a piece that I’ve wanted to tackle for some time. https://lnkd.in/eu3bxszU

The 80/20 rule of powerful conversations: - Listen 80% of the time - Speak 20% of the time Master this, and watch your influence soar. What's your biggest listening challenge?

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