When you appeal to or refer to the heart without referencing the mind, there are many different possible interpretations. The word heart is commonly used as a metaphor for emotion and feelings like love or sorrow. Yet, it often is intended to reflect someone’s deep sincerity, instinct, authenticity, inner strength, kindness, whole being, or God’s character within them.
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When people have been in a position of influence, especially for a long time, they can settle into a habit of giving the equivalent of monologs instead of having dialogs. They become accustom to people not giving feedback or sharing opposing opinions. This style of leadership seems effective because it is faster, but the downsides are significant
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For sure good communication requires being an active listener, showing empathy, seeking to understand before being understood, simplifying, and being respectively candid. But there is another element of good communication that isn’t as obvious: not leaving important details to chance. In other words, not making assumptions and taking important details for granted.
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Should we just listen to people when they say good things to us and ignore people when they say not-so-good things? That might make us feel better but what if someone says something we don’t like, but is actually helpful to us?
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You can make any point and share any thought through a monolog or a dialog. On any topic, you can lecture or have a discussion. As a leader, parent, teacher, trainer, or coach, you get to decide. The difference is that when you start a dialog, people get enrolled in the conversation in contrast to being bystanders to it.
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