What Is It I Am Supposed to Hear?

Thousands of people have taken the NMA listening test and found deep value to add to their communication skills tool box.  Here is the link in case you have not yet taken the test.    What has been the value they have learned from taking the test?  That they don’t...

What the heck are you doing now?

Trying to hold people accountable can seem like herding cats – they just don’t do what you want them to when you want it done.   Some might call that insubordination while others might view that kind of behavior as “just not listening”.    The problem with allowing...

What? You Talking To Me?

Our listening test is at the end of this blog for you, your team, your organization (everyone you know) to take so you can see how well (or not) you are listening. It is free and my gift to you and yours.  Why??   Because so many of us have a tendency to poor to non...

Are You Listening To Me?

I can remember when everyone in my family wanted my mom to get hearing aids.  It was so frustrating to have her look at you and nod and you knew she did not have a clue of what you had just said.  Also, her asking me “what did they say” wore thin quickly in group...

Discovering Fire Again

You are looking at a picture of my “fire pit” in my back yard with a really deep bed of coals and dancing fames.  I never tire of having my chair scooted up close to the fire pit as it warms me and while I stare into the flames. Imagine what it was like when our...

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