Morning Motivator - A Great Tip for Better Listening

"Listen with your eyes."
- Deb Varallo

Last evening was our monthly meeting with the Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce. We had an OUTSTANDING meeting that included Nashville business leader, Deb Varallo of Varallo Public Relations.

During her presentation, she told a story of her daughter (age 3 at the time) seeking to gain her attention. Deb mentioned she was typing on the computer and her daughter said, "mommy, I want to tell you something." Of course Deb was doing her best to listen and continue typing (as most of us do).

Her daughter continued to declare to her mother that she had something to say. Finally, her daughter grabbed her cheeks, turned her face directly eye to eye and said, "mommy, listen to me with your eyes."

2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
Often we "listen" while multitasking in an effort to continue our duties and "not be rude" to the person speaking to us. What happens when we do that?

Commonly, your brain is still focused on the task and not the discussion. When you stop and look someone in the eyes to listen, your brain is stimulated visually as well, which allows you to focus better and comprehend more effectively.

Want to be a better professional? Take a lesson from a 3 year old and learn to "listen with your eyes!"

Cheers,
Zach

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