Listening: 'It has been my experience that if we make the effort to listen to people when we meet them, and work to get to know them a little, it is then easy to find something likeable in practically anyone.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Listening to others helps find something likeable in anyone.
- In plain terms
- Listen to people to find common ground.
- What can you take from it?
- Active listening fosters likability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When was the last time listening changed your view?
- How do you listen to people?
Another view
Some individuals may remain unlikable despite listening.
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