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#350 Skills Sprint: Listening

Squiggly Careers

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How to Listen More Effectively

Helen says listening is one of the few skills where we overestimate our capability. We feel like our value is based on how much we say, not how much we listen. If we want to optimise how much we learn in a week, we need to listen more. Helen's idea for action: Be intentional about your attention and then be intentional about your thinking.

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