Dedicated to the peaceful "listeners" in Wisconsin, February 20, 2011

tags: revolution, listening, democracy, communication

I say, the central issue in American political life today is "listening". At stake is the loss of the moral basis in American democracy. You are either "listening to your opinion" about "how" democracy should be conducted in America or you are "listening to the facts" of the individual issues: assaults on unions, public employees, women’s rights, the environment, voting rights, pensions, education, and on and on.

This is the time for "listening"! With the events being played on the world stage, in case you didn’t notice, revolution, is the current theme. When people are not "heard", then "revolt" happens! It is not necessary to look at the world stage. Look at your own professional/personal life. Where is "revolt" happening in your life because you’re not "listening"? Daily, in my coaching practice, I repeatedly hear from clients, "Yeah, yeah, I know I should listen….but"…and then they "wonder" how come events, situations, meetings, in their life fall short of their expectations.

Duh! Keep It Simple Sweetheart – LISTEN!

With the Middle East "waiting to be heard", it is critical that we, as world citizens, take responsibility to grow up and "listen" in order to create a worldwide civilized society. With the advent of the FaceBook, Twitter, and other social media, we are no longer isolated from the rest of the planet. We are part of the "worldwide community" in a way that is unprecedented. When you don’t "listen" you are part of the dynamic that engenders the seed of revolt.

The myth that many people hold is that "listening" means I agree with you! NO! When one truly listens, "Listening" means I have "heard" your message/point of view and even though I have a different perspective, I am "open’ to working out a mutually beneficial resolution to the situation.

Globally, citizens are flooding the streets to be "heard". What is the message? That democracy is about caring, social responsibility and of excellence; where prosperity is shared by all.

"Listen! There’s A World Waiting To Be Heard.", my book, is timely and appropriate for you to purchase and gift to your friends, colleagues, family members, significant others and as a reminder to YOU to "Listen! There’s A World Waiting To Be Heard."

Go to this link: listeningprofitsunow.com/drmccallsbooklisten.html

"Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force.
…..when we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and
expand." ~Karl Menninger- 1893-1990

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