Listen

Recently I took CCL (Center for Communication and Leadership) courses at UCSD and noticed a similar message between two of them.

Listen.

Listen to your audience, listen to your surroundings, listen to yourself. I love the video above about Bruce Lee teaching Mike Jeet Kune Do, and he emphasizes the ability to listen. When you think of fighting, you think of punches, kicks and blocks. But listening?!?! Bruce Lee’s philosophy and approach is a testament to his leadership skills. Listen for the bird.

A leader listens to his/her audience. From body position to what they want to what they need. A leader knows what to do next because his/her ability to listen.

When you meet someone, really remember their name what their about. When conversing with others, not only understand the words that they are saying, but also understand the FEELING they are trying to communicate.

I used to think that focus was either lazer-like sharp or wide spread thin. But now we should be attuned to all people and things. Our Listening ability should be broad and immense like the Sun’s rays upon the Earth.

What do you think?