As a child, I remember when telling my mom, “I'm not feeling well.” Her frequent response? “Oh, you're just fine.” Don't get me wrong—she was a great mom! But I often held back from sharing because I didn't feel heard.
Fast forward to today, where 86% of Americans admit to being distracted by their phones during conversations (Pew Research), and our average attention span has dropped to just 8 seconds (Microsoft). We're losing our ability to listen deeply, and the impact is everywhere.
🌍 We have a serious listening problem.
Can you relate? How does it feel when you're only half-listened to—or ignored altogether?
Contrast that with the feeling of being truly, deeply listened to without judgment. I recently met with my friend Glenda Watry, who gave me the gift of her full attention for two hours. She was fully present, genuinely interested in my story, and engaged in a way that left me feeling valued, inspired, and energized. Thank you, Glenda.
Think about a time when someone listened intently, checked in to understand you, and was genuinely curious about your story, rather than jumping in with their own. How did that make you feel?
🎯 In the workplace, companies that master the art of listening, win. Employees who feel heard and valued are more engaged, productive, and loyal. According to Gallup, engaged teams see a 21% boost in productivity and a 20% increase in sales.
My coaching business was born from experiences—good and bad—around listening. I know how isolating it feels to be unheard, and how empowering and even life-changing it is to feel acknowledged.
Today, my mission is to deeply listen, and the results have been transformational.
In today's world of endless distractions, building the skill of deep listening takes real intention and practice.
✨What intention will you set today to deeply listen?
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