Just imagine how the world would change for the better if we all simply learnt to apply more active listening in our daily lives. People would feel more acknowledged and respected and this would have a ripple effect on the bigger picture.

I just read about this in Guy’s blog who commented above. I think the reason active listening is so appreciated is the respect that this person gives in bring present for the other person. It is so rare that people really pick up on it. It’s a skill we are taught no where except through life’s experiences and choosing to listen generously.

I imagine this is a key reason that Dennis Ross is such a skilled negotiator and his comments remind me of those by Bill Ury, Director of the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, who has made a career of defusing conflicts around the world.

Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for the perspective you share in this post. I have already sent a “tweet” about this post and written a brief comment about it in my blog. Great insights!