Asking and Listening to Get the Answers

Asking questions and listening, with the intent to understand, is imperative in any relationship.

Yes indeed, Kathy. I've "fired" my share of clients over the past 26 years when it became obvious they were not really motivated to buy or sell despite what they said. No reason to waste my time or theirs.

Andrew Carnegie once said "You cannot push anyone up a latter unless they are willing to climb themselves"

Good morning, Kathy Streib the truth always comes out eventually....

Feedback is not always what you expect...but sometimes it is what you need.

Kathy,

What a wonderful post!  Like you we ask lots of questions, and I am known for my steel trap memory, because I do listen...And when the undue or weird criticism comes out (like wall colors), you know it is time to say good-bye.  A

Having someone listen and ask the right questions when there is an issue in our lives really helps.  Often times we get so busy doing what we are doing to even realize that we don't really even want to be doing it.

Hi Kathy - Personal accountability goes a long way. If it is to be it is up to me!

Good morning Kathy. A really good point here. If we don't know ourselves, we can't be happy.

Asking the right questions to get to the root...now that is a talent!

HI Kathy Streib - Like you, I managed offices and areas in the staffing industry.  The key take away,  is to enhance your listening skills.  Too many people are busy formulating their answer and not listening to what the other is saying. When you actually listen and ask open-ended non-threatening questions, you will learn a lot. Doing listening checks for understanding is also critical. 

This is the only way to get to the root cause and formulate a solution. 

Hello Kathy,  so important to learn to listen and ask questions to get to the bottom of the problem.

Good morning Kathy Streib, it's a lot easier and safer to blame others for our unhappiness.  Before we attack, it's best to ask ourselves some serious questions, I assure you, the answers will be there.

Many of us many need to work on our listening skills and some of us may need to change our directions.

Kathy Streib some people just like to be in control - but there is an art in listening and keeping calm.

Kathy you can't make someone happy who does not want to be happy, and the best thing to do is let go of them before their unhappiness spreads to everyone else.

 I always appreciate people who listen before speaking. I’ve seen too many people waste time  by not listening Kathy Streib 

Morning Kathy.

I suspect she left shortly after talking to you.  Thankfully, you listened before speaking, a true art that has been lost in many businesses

You have a wealth of experiences - and this is a good example of how we are wiser and stronger for our experiences