The Word of the Day is...LISTEN
This one is so simple that you don't even need all the other many definitions. Today, everyone is so afraid of not being heard that we are often too busy speaking to listen. Listening to something/someone can be much more important than saying anything. By listening I mean making eye-contact and being free from all other distractions in order to get the most out of the conversation. The less you speak, the more you hear. Ever been approached by a friend that needed to vent? All they need is to be heard, which requires you to shutup and listen to what they have to say. By you keeping your mouth shut, it helps then to talk out whatever problem they have and can eventually help them find the solution to their own problem. There's been times where I never said a word to someone that needed someone to just LISTEN. 20 minutes later they had talked it out and thanked me for my help...even when you didn't actively do anything but listen. Listening is NOT a weakness but a sure sign of wisdom and maturity.
--ThaChosenExec
