"IF YOU SHOW PEOPLE HOW MUCH YOU CARE AND ASK QUESTIONS IN A NONTHREATENING WAY, YOU'LL BE AMAZED BY HOW MUCH THEY'LL TELL YOU"
From the part 1 of our chapter review series on The Value of Listening called from John Maxwell's book Becoming A Person of Influence we've so far learned the benefits of listening in Becoming a person of influence. If you've not been following this review so far, you can check out the previous parts below:
THE VALUE OF LISTENING Part 1
THE VALUE OF LISTENING Part 2
Today, we shall consider two more benefits of listening. So, here we go...
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LEARNING BUILDS LOYALTY
John Maxwell says, funny thing happens when we don't make a practice of listening to people. He said, they find others who will and sometimes the consequences can be disastrous.
Example, anytime spouses, children or friends no longer believe they are being listened to, they seek out people who will give them what they want.
The result could be the breakdown of a marriage, lessened parental influence, or end of friendship.
Everyone loves a good listener and is attracted to him or her. And if you consistently listen to others, valuing them and what they have to offer, they are likely to develop a strong loyalty to you, even when your authority with them is unofficial or informal.
LISTENING IS A GREAT WAY TO HELP OTHERS AND YOURSELF
At first glance, listening to others may appear to benefit only them. But as John Maxwell explains, when you become a good listener, you out yourself in a position to help yourself too. How?
You will have the ability to develop strong relationship, gather valuable information, and increase your understanding of yourself and others.
These are great benefits indeed. If you desire to make a difference in the world, and to become a person of influence, you should begin to practice listening to people skillfully.
I trust you to have drawn some valuable lessons from this book review series as I will continue to share new lessons with you in subsequent posts.
This post was a chapter review of John C. Maxwell's book Becoming A Person of Influence
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