The Art of Listening | Simon Sinek

Listening is more than the act of hearing. It's creating an environment in which the other person FEELS heard. If we truly listen to someone else's perspective, we can gain understanding and engage in more meaningful dialogue.

Recorded at Medtronic Leadership Lab Cultural Circle, September 2021.
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Simon is an unshakable optimist. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together.

Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to help advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist; a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are and end the day fulfilled by the work that they do.

Simon is the author of multiple best-selling books including Start With Why, Leaders Eat Last, Together is Better, and The Infinite Game.

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[TEAforMIND]

"I remind myself every morning: Nothing I say this day will teach me anything. So if I'm going to learn, I must do it by listening." - Larry King

[DariusTan]

When we talk, we only say what we already know. But when we listen, we learn new things we don't know before. 💪

[bellastone-leeb]

No one cares how much you know until the know how much you care and no better way to show you really care by listening.

[AlexKashie]

“Replace judgment with curiosity"

[okaydoubleu]

Reminds me of this analogy. When two surfaces rub against each other, it just take one of them to be smooth to make the contact a frictionless one.

[DemetriPanici]

*"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." - Marcus Aurelius*

[setionos]

- Listening is more than just hearing words; it's about understanding the meaning behind them.
- The art of listening involves creating an environment where the other person feels heard and understood emotionally.
- It requires replacing judgment with curiosity and providing a safe space for someone to express themselves without judgment.
- Effective listening involves asking open-ended questions like "Tell me more" and giving the other person space to share their thoughts.
- Listening is a crucial skill for building trust, finding common ground, and resolving conflicts, even in extreme situations like peace negotiations or discussions with extreme ideological differences.

[chrishilton]

How perfectly timed this message is for the fall of 2021. Brilliant.

[vativesteven]

Absolutely Simon.
Valuing a person is ensuring they feel heard, seen, supported, connected and rewarded. From the thousands we've surveyed in workplaces they are desired in that order. Ironically, workplaces offer them in the opposite order.

[ClaudsKS]

I had to listen to this 3 times and it reminded me of something I read in February about the difference between listening and hearing. Interesting

[BjornSummer]

I have to say. I didn't know I needed to hear this, until I heard it. This is such a undervalued skill for people to have. Great video Simon!

[Stryfe]

This video needs so many more views. Replacing judgement with curiosity is something that I’m going to have to always remember.

[safanaseva]

What a remarkable example. I’ve never heard of this woman, thank you.

[steveliu]

Such a great reminder especially at the time we are living now.

[toinspirando]

E você domina bem essa arte Simon! :)
Gratidão por compartilhar conosco. :)

[carlawilliams]

Brilliant! Amazingly timely and on point. I am learning... Right medium, right message, right time. Love & Light 😘

[RizuClearThinking.]

Simon Sinek...Man, your definitions of simple things ..Mindblowing..like here listening...is the art...what I got

[michaelguthrie]

Possibly the most useful YouTube I have ever listened to! 4 times.

[cjoelharrison]

This video Just changed my life forever.

[eliljeho]

Reminds me of nonviolent communication. There are plenty of resources in "emptying the bucket" and listening to what not just the words being used are, but the full meaning of what is going on through their perspective.