DEAR LISTENER…

Where are you going? How will you get there? No I’m not trying to sell you a new car! But I am interested in your vision and the tools and skills you’ll use to make them happen. I’m excited by all the opportunity there is in the world - for creation, growth, connection, and joy. I know that to get the things you want, and have fun along the way, you’ll be communicating, all the time, maybe with me, certainly with others. Graceful communication can be your ally to unlocking so much of what you desire, whether your plans involve spending millions on huge projects or simply sharing some valuable wisdom with your friends, family or community. How you engage your audience, listen to what’s being said and forge collaborations with those who matter most is going to be key to your success. You’ll use your voice and many other aspects of who you are (which we’ll get to!), as well as tech, strategy, analysis and some other sciencey stuff. Listen Hear is a place to learn skills to help you grow and connect with confidence. An environment in which to explore and embrace change at your pace, surrounded by a community that wants to listen.

I know, I know - I have a lot to say for someone who is soooooo concerned with the art of listening. I hear you! There are lots of reasons I’m big on listening, some of the most influential and happiest people I’ve met are some of the best listeners I know. People who lead teams of tens of thousands or who can share an image with millions in a single upload have inspired me to hear a little louder.

In your free Essence of Communication Collection I explore (among other things) how the art and science of listening can be a very powerful tool and in the Graceful Communication Way (available soon) we journey into even more detail about how you might grow your voice and connect with confidence. But here right now, I’ll say this, if you listen to yourself, you’ll learn to say what feels better, which will lead to all kinds of places you might want to be. If you listen to others more intently, you’ll be able to more quickly understand what they want or need, which can create the kinds of fulfilling connections many of us are seeking. You’ll have more ‘win win’ situations in your life and that’s gonna feel real nice.

Communication is a journey without end. As individuals and as communities we are growing always in how we share ideas, access knowledge, influence, instruct and cooperate. We do not find our voice at the journeys end. We each day reach into ourselves and unlock what we have to say today, good days, bad days, we all have them. We need tools, tactics and systems that let us grow and measure who we are today against where we’ve been and where we are going. Growth is why we communicate, growth is how we got here, it’s why we need to keep moving. I hope you find something with Listen Hear that ignites, inspires, supports or unlocks your voice to help you share your vision and create the change you seek.

THANKS FOR LISTENING, NEIL. x

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