Dennis, you once again hit the proverbial nail on the head. Social media has given us a powerful opportunity to speak, and an equal responsibility to listen and acknowledge. It's a lonely feeling to put something "out there" and hear crickets. I remember the day when you removed "Likes" from BC360, but left us with the opportunity to comment. There is no interaction with "Likes." They are just perfunctory courtesy clicks.
Thanks, Jeff - Indeed, you simply can't beat the power of real engagements. Likes are a "pat on the head." Engagement is a pat on the back. Thanks for engaging, Jeff!
"It’s to listen deeply, not just to their words, but to the silence between them." This sentence resonates with me as I'm often interrupted. Due to my deliberate speech, and my pauses to find just the correct word, others jump in to respond. (It's one reason I love The Bench, I can speak freely without someone stepping on me!) So, thanks for putting this out there. For chipping away at the need (obsession?) we often feel to respond before listening. Great piece, thanks for writing it.
Dennis, you once again hit the proverbial nail on the head. Social media has given us a powerful opportunity to speak, and an equal responsibility to listen and acknowledge. It's a lonely feeling to put something "out there" and hear crickets. I remember the day when you removed "Likes" from BC360, but left us with the opportunity to comment. There is no interaction with "Likes." They are just perfunctory courtesy clicks.
Thanks, Jeff - Indeed, you simply can't beat the power of real engagements. Likes are a "pat on the head." Engagement is a pat on the back. Thanks for engaging, Jeff!
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"It’s to listen deeply, not just to their words, but to the silence between them." This sentence resonates with me as I'm often interrupted. Due to my deliberate speech, and my pauses to find just the correct word, others jump in to respond. (It's one reason I love The Bench, I can speak freely without someone stepping on me!) So, thanks for putting this out there. For chipping away at the need (obsession?) we often feel to respond before listening. Great piece, thanks for writing it.
Glad this one resonated with you, Byron - thanks for weighing in!
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