Listening is something that I feel like I have always been good at – but I have really had to fine tune those skills as a parent. Listening is such a key part of anyone – it can change everything. I love this quote by Ken Garff – “Listening is the power to understand, to feel, and to relate. And whether you listen with your ears, your eyes, or your heart, the result of sincere listening is the same–connection.” It just really sums it up perfectly and explains in simple terms how important listening is.
My oldest daughter has had “friend” problems at school. She is going through those hard tween years, and finds that most people are fickle and opinionated and it can be heartbreaking. I love to talk with her and listen to her so that I can help her through her problems and she can learn and grow. Having that kind of relationship is important. When you can find businesses that will give you that same attention – then you want to continue supporting them and going back to them for what you need. Ken Garff in Utah is one of those amazing companies that listens to you – helps you – and leaves you feeling better than when you met.
They said “Listening isn’t just about creating a better customer experience. It’s more significant than establishing a better company or brand. And it’s far greater than just hearing. Listening is the power to understand, to feel, and to relate. By now you’ve probably heard our message: We Hear You. For us, it’s about far more than cars. We believe in the power of listening to change lives. Whether the story is about saving a child’s life, a strategy to ride a snowboard faster, engineering sound to transfer emotion, or listening in a different way than most, the message is the same.”
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Listening is conviction. If you listen you can convince anyone of anything – you can let them know you hear them and understand what they need and want. Visit ProjectListen.com and experience the power of listening to transform the world around us and, most importantly, the people around us. I love that Ken Garff is taking the time to share this message with people – something that will truly benefit people and make a difference!
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“It’s far greater than just hearing.” I need to remember that with my girls. They are still so little and talk constantly that it’s hard to give them my full attention sometimes.
What a great quote. I completely agree with you!
That sounds like an interesting cause. I will have to check it out. thanks
Many people say they hear others. But hearing isn’t the same as listening. You’re right, listening is a very important skill, that sadly many people don’t bother to use.
Listening is definitely different than hearing. I feel I am a good listener. I do not do very well around those who talk constantly and rarely let you speak, I feel like I understand people in their quiet solitude more than when they are constantly speaking, but with that said, listening is paying attention to more tha what is said. There is body language and what is not said that can be the most important message.
I try very hard to listen to what my son says. I am always honest with him because I believe trust comes from truth. Listening is a big part of that. More people should do that.
Listening is an often forgotten skill. Too many people just talk.
I love his quotes about listening. It really is the power to not just understand but really relate and empathize with others. It’s a difficult skill to develop but I know if we all listened to each other more closely, this would be a much kinder world!
That is such a great quote! It is so important to remember that listening really is a whole body experience. We need to be in the moment to fully hear what’s going on around us.