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The Skills of Kindness: a guide for sellers, coaches, leaders and facilitators

Strategy Driven

In this article I’ll explain why and how we fall short, and introduce new skills to enable us to truly serve Others. Here is how and why we restrict possibility: Biased listening: We each hear through subjective filters, created during, and restricting, our lives. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article.

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Listening Biases: How Influencers Unwittingly Restrict Possibilities

Strategy Driven

Enter with a blank brain, as a neutral navigator, servant leader, change facilitator. This is particularly hard for coaches and leaders who believe they must influence the outcome toward a goal, or use their expertise to help the person change the way the influencer believes they should. Any expectations or goals limit outcomes.