Are you short on ears and long on mouth?



Love the Stephen Covey quote in this image. Here are a few more.

“You're short on ears and long on mouth.” -John Wayne

“It takes a great man to be a good listener.” -Calvin Coolidge

“An appreciative listener is always stimulating.” -Agatha Christie

“I never miss a good chance to shut up.” -James Patterson,

“There's a lot of difference between listening and hearing.” -G.K. Chesterton

“Friends are those rare people who ask how we are, and then wait to hear the answer.” -Ed Cunningham

“It's not at all hard to understand a person; it's only hard to listen without bias.” -Criss Jami

“Most of the successful people I’ve known are the ones who do more listening than talking.” -Bernard M. Baruch



6 comments:

  1. Does typing count as talking? 'Cause if'n it does, I'll shut up, listen AND hear.

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    1. That comment made me smile Eddie. Thanks for the grin!

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  2. Love the quotes Bob, especially Criss Jami's.
    I really try to be a good listener but my bias does creep in I'm afraid.

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    1. Thanks Sue. I wonder if listening without bias is a gift.

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