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Are you as good a listener as you think you are?

21 October 2015 by Anne Riches Leave a Comment

Think you’re a good listener? Most people think they are. Yet if you checked it out with the other person in the conversation, the ‘listener’ may be deluding themselves.

Listening is a critical skill that research shows impacts up to 40% of your performance according to Dr Travis Bradberry.

I am always intrigued by leaders who believe that have high emotional intelligence even though they check their phone while you are in conversation with them!

Here are some great tips from Dr Travis Bradberry on How (And Why) To Become A Fabulous Listener

Sleep deprived? Like a nightcap to help? Check your phone last thing?

15 October 2015 by Anne Riches Leave a Comment

In an interesting TED talk, Russell Foster explain why it’s a myth that we all need 8 hours sleep a night. He also claims that people who boast about getting up early in the morning are simply ‘smug’!

Foster explains the neuroscience behind why sleep deprivation can also lead to being overweight with poor problem solving skills and lack of judgement.

Think again, if like former British PM Margaret Thatcher, you believe that sleep is for wimps!

Why Do We Sleep?

I think I am a good listener – but am I wrong?

28 September 2015 by Anne Riches Leave a Comment

An insightful piece on empathy.

Do you think you are a good listener? This article made me think about whether I really am – and to check it out with some people. A good reminder for all of us to check our empathy skills – they may need some honing!

How to be a better listener