The Urban Dictionary defines selective hearing as: one possess this quality when they hear only what they would like to hear. “Jimmy, do the laundry and then you can go to the movies.” “Sweet! I can go to the movies!” “AFTER YOU DO THE LAUNDRY!” “What? You never said I had to do the laundry.” “I swear, you have selective… Continue reading You Never Said That.
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Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 5
In his book, Everyone Communicates Few Connect, John Maxwell writes about five principles in connecting with others, and five practices one can use in establishing that connection. Today, I finish my discussion on one of those topics: the practice of keeping it simple. Or, AKA – The Art of Simplicity. The fifth, and final, observation in keeping communication simple… Continue reading Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 5
Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 2
In his book, Everyone Communicates Few Connect, John Maxwell writes about five principles in connecting with others, and five practices one can use in establishing that connection. Today, I am going to continue my discussion on one of those topics: the practice of keeping it simple. Or, AKA – The Art of Simplicity. The second observation in keeping communication… Continue reading Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 2
Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 1
“It was impossible to get a conversation going; everybody was talking too much.” Yogi Berra In his book, Everyone Communicates Few Connect, John Maxwell writes about five principles in connecting with others, and five practices one can use in establishing that connection. Today, I am going to discuss only one of those topics: the practice of keeping it simple.… Continue reading Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 1