Quotes by Effective Listening The word 'listen' contains the same letters as the word 'silent.' Alfred Brendel effective-listening listening-ear i-hate-you Bore, n. A person who talks when you wish him to listen. Ambrose Bierce listening-to-others effective-listening bores-you One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say. Bryant H. McGill effective-listening respect inspirational Man's inability to communicate is a result of his failure to listen effectively. Carl Rogers effective-listening empathy men Listening is a positive act: you have to put yourself out to do it. David Hockney effective-listening listening Any problem, big or small, within a family, always seems to start with bad communication. Someone isn't listening. Emma Thompson effective-listening family communication The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer. Henry David Thoreau effective-listening humor funny As soon as effective listening takes place, the ear identifies what needs to be done and guides the techniques search for a solution Howard Snell effective-listening technique needs The art of effective listening is essential to clear communication, and clear communication is necessary to management success. James Cash Penney effective-listening communication art 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 effective-listening good-morning good-day I only wish I could find an institute that teaches people how to listen. Business people need to listen at least as much as they need to talk. Too many people fail to realize that real communication goes in both directions. Lee Iacocca effective-listening communication real In some South Pacific cultures, a speaker holds a conch shell as a symbol of temporary position of authority. Leaders must understand who holds the conch-that is, who should be listened to and when. Max De Pree listening-to-others effective-listening leader Effective listening is more than simply avoiding the bad habit of interrupting others while they are speaking or finishing their sentences. It's being content to listen to the entire thought of someone rather than waiting impatiently for your chance to respond. Richard Carlson effective-listening waiting motivational The key to success is to get out into the store and listen to what the associates have to say. It's terribly important for everyone to get involved. Our best ideas come from clerks and stockboys. Sam Walton effective-listening keys ideas Our best ideas come from clerks and stockboys. Sam Walton effective-listening innovation ideas Effective listening is a professional achievement-achieved only through hard work. Tom Peters effective-listening achievement hard-work