Want to make a meaningful difference in the way you communicate with someone today?
Ever wonder how to get your teenager to listen to you more? Would you like to improve your relationship with a coworker? Strengthen a relationship? Ease tension during a misunderstanding?
When it comes to relating with another person, these 3 Steps are the primer – the essential beginnings of taking action once you have a true desire for understanding.
These 3 Easy Steps are derived from very basic principles taught by Dale Carnegie in his award-winning book, “How to Win Friends and Influence People”.
- Stop. Take a moment from whatever you’re doing.
- Smile as you look into the person’s eyes.
- Listen. Really listen to what they are saying.
Does this sound too simple? While these steps aren’t a “fix all”, they also really aren’t difficult if practiced and they can have the effect of working magic in communication! You can practice these 3 Steps anywhere, anytime, with anyone. Give it a shot & see what a difference it can make.
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