Il faut ecouter ceux qui parlent, si on veut en etre ecoute.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- To be listened to, you must first listen to others.
- In plain terms
- You need to listen to others if you want them to listen to you.
- What can you take from it?
- Listening is the price of being heard.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you listen enough?
- Why is listening hard?
Another view
Sometimes speaking up is more important than listening.
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