Talk Less, Say More
Listening is a powerful relationship-building tool.
Have you ever sat down with someone for coffee and discovered that they dominated the entire conversation?
Well, I have. I’ve also been the person to dominate the entire conversation too.
What I’ve learned throughout the years is that: it’s not effective communication. I’ll tell you why.
Silence is a precious gift. It’s the space between our words where we can find ourselves.
In my recent article, It’s Not Me, It’s You, I talk about one-sided relationships. Oftentimes, unbalanced conversations are simply just from a lack of social awareness. However, it can also indicate that the other person is self-focused.
When you don’t let another person get a single thought out during a conversation, you are basically saying to them: ME. ME. ME.
Want to communicate more effectively? Talk less.
The law of supply and demand holds true in this scenario. Your words will actually hold more weight.
