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Listening is the Most Important skill a Leader can have.

Brigette Hyacinth

On average, we retain just 25 percent of what we hear, which is because of our busyness and lack of listening skills. Poor communication comes with a high price tag. Listening transmits that kind of respect and builds trust. This leads to more motivated and committed team members. What is your speaking to listening ratio?

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#HotInHR: ‘Busyness’ New Status Symbol, 16 Books Top CEOs Say to Read

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How ‘busyness’ became a bona fide status symbol – Washington Post. Now researchers from Columbia, Georgetown and Harvard Universities finds that “busyness” is replacing conspicuous consumption as a public marker for our worth. Tags: Managing Stress. Sign up now. Week in Review – Popular Content.

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Listening is the Most Important skill a Leader can have.

Brigette Hyacinth

On average, we retain just 25 percent of what we hear, which is because of our busyness and lack of listening skills. Poor communication comes with a high price tag. Listening transmits that kind of respect and builds trust. This leads to more motivated and committed team members. What is your speaking to listening ratio?

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Meredith Vaish of Pause Box: “Stop “should-ing” yourself and start receiving”

Thrive Global

As a busy high-achiever, I never thought to question my busyness. I realize now that busyness distracts us from knowing who we really are and what we’re here to do. He or she might just see this, especially if we both tag them. “We stay busy enough so the truth of our lives doesn’t catch up with us.” Brene Brown.

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“Become more self-aware & more self-compassionate” With Lisa Beaudoin

Thrive Global

I was caught up in the busyness of starting a new company and trying to juggle everything at once that I ended up rushing and wasting valuable time, simply by not taking a moment to look up and assess where I was going. He or she might just see this if we tag them. We are very blessed that very prominent leaders read this column.

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Lenora Henson of Burning Soul Press: “KNOW YOUR PLATFORM”

Thrive Global

As the fifth of six kids growing up on a homestead in rural Illinois, reading and writing became an important quiet outlet for me to escape the busyness of big family life. He or she might just see this if we tag them. Is there a person in the world, or in the US, with whom you would love to have a private breakfast or lunch, and why?

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“Finding the proper balance of fear and courage is the key to taking the necessary action to implement your new idea”, with Theresa Armour and Fotis Georgiadis

Thrive Global

When you enter Burke Williams, you disconnect from busyness, disconnect from devices, and disconnect from noise. He or she might just see this if we tag them. What do you think makes your company stand out? Can you share a story? We’ve held fast to the practice of disconnecting to reconnect.