We cannot be speakers who do not listen. But neither can we be listeners who do not speak.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Effective communication requires both listening and speaking.
- In plain terms
- You need to listen and speak to communicate well.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance listening with speaking.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you listen as much as you speak?
- What happens when one side dominates?
Another view
Sometimes silence is better than speaking.
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