Listen

Six people. Six laptops. Six phones.

Someone talking, everyone else checking email, fielding text messages, looking forward to the next item on the agenda, waiting for their turn to speak. Doing everything but listening. 

It’s no wonder that as a growing organization communication is one of our biggest challenges. 

A server texting while taking our order. Our barber checking their email while cutting our hair.

Things we immediately recognize as unacceptable. We expect undivided attention from these people but don’t offer the same to our businesses, friends, or loved ones.

I'm as guilty as the next person and it's time for a shift. Who wants to join me?