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By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
You might have read about the recent passing of Stephen Covey, the best-selling business author of 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. His advice continues to help millions of people in the workplace, and I always remember a particular insight, which I?d like to share with you.
?Most people do not listen with the intent to understand, they listen with the intent to reply.?
I find this quote meaningful not only in the workplace, but in my personal life as well. Being an active listener is a much more effective strategy of interacting with everyone. While we are all multitasking in so many areas, it?s important to develop (and sustain) the mental focus to really listen when people are talking to you. It doesn?t mean you politely listen for hours on end ? but it does mean that you understand what the person is saying, ask for clarification if you need it, and that you respond accordingly. In the long run, it?s a major timesaver and supports positive and productive social interactions.
We?ve all been charged with the phrase, ?You?re not listening to me.? What that phrase means, of course, is that you don?t understand what is being said. Instead of blowing off that comment with ?Yes, I AM listening!? (sound familiar?), try to mentally connect with what the other person is saying, and ask for more information if you don?t understand. That?s active listening.
This small behavior change really works. I hope you?ll give it a try!
- Surprise: Healthy Living Is Not Easy!
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom Somewhere lost in all the messaging about healthy living is the one about effort level. You know, how much effort it takes to make and sustain a health-promoting change. Many people view healthy, fit people as somehow just magically...
- The Balancing Act: How To Train For Your Race Without Letting It Take Over Your Life
By Carolyn Simitz Walking around your office with bags of ice strapped to your shins? Talking PRs and negative splits with your 8-year-old? Sleeping on the couch because your spouse can?t stomach another 4:30 a.m. run? Stop! You may need a training intervention!...
- Secrets To A Long Life
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom I?d like to share an interesting article I read recently, An obituary, actually. The world?s oldest man died last Thursday, at age 114. His name was Walter Breuning, and he lived in Great Falls, Montana. While a long way from...
- Strong To The Core
Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom A fitness term used frequently is ?core strength?. I?m often asked what this means. Many people are afraid to ask this question and it?s an important one. When you understand the meaning of core strength, you?ll immediately understand...
- Emotional Eating: Stressed Is Desserts Spelled Backwards!
Emotional Eating: STRESSED is DESSERTS spelled backwards! Dr. Madelyn FernstromOne of the biggest barriers we all face is how to manage stress and emotional eating. It?s the primary cause for almost all overeating! Simply put: it?s eating for a reason...
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Are You An ?Active? Listener?
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
You might have read about the recent passing of Stephen Covey, the best-selling business author of 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. His advice continues to help millions of people in the workplace, and I always remember a particular insight, which I?d like to share with you.
?Most people do not listen with the intent to understand, they listen with the intent to reply.?
We?ve all been charged with the phrase, ?You?re not listening to me.? What that phrase means, of course, is that you don?t understand what is being said. Instead of blowing off that comment with ?Yes, I AM listening!? (sound familiar?), try to mentally connect with what the other person is saying, and ask for more information if you don?t understand. That?s active listening.
This small behavior change really works. I hope you?ll give it a try!
- Surprise: Healthy Living Is Not Easy!
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom Somewhere lost in all the messaging about healthy living is the one about effort level. You know, how much effort it takes to make and sustain a health-promoting change. Many people view healthy, fit people as somehow just magically...
- The Balancing Act: How To Train For Your Race Without Letting It Take Over Your Life
By Carolyn Simitz Walking around your office with bags of ice strapped to your shins? Talking PRs and negative splits with your 8-year-old? Sleeping on the couch because your spouse can?t stomach another 4:30 a.m. run? Stop! You may need a training intervention!...
- Secrets To A Long Life
by Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom I?d like to share an interesting article I read recently, An obituary, actually. The world?s oldest man died last Thursday, at age 114. His name was Walter Breuning, and he lived in Great Falls, Montana. While a long way from...
- Strong To The Core
Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom A fitness term used frequently is ?core strength?. I?m often asked what this means. Many people are afraid to ask this question and it?s an important one. When you understand the meaning of core strength, you?ll immediately understand...
- Emotional Eating: Stressed Is Desserts Spelled Backwards!
Emotional Eating: STRESSED is DESSERTS spelled backwards! Dr. Madelyn FernstromOne of the biggest barriers we all face is how to manage stress and emotional eating. It?s the primary cause for almost all overeating! Simply put: it?s eating for a reason...