Listening lies at the very heart of relationship. It means
that we are open to the other, that we respect him or her, that their
perceptions and feelings matter to us. We give them permission to be honest,
even if this means making ourselves vulnerable in so doing. A good parent
listens to their child. A good employer listens to his or her workers. A good
company listens to its customers or clients. A good leader listens to those he
or she leads. Listening does not mean agreeing but it does mean caring. Listening
is the climate in which love and respect grow.
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