We prize intellectual speed because it reflects talent and “on-your-feet” smarts. So, we listen less and respond to others too quickly. But mental speed comes with a cost, particularly when it is expressed as an answer or rebuttal. We miss important understandings. We pass over essential learnings. We become blind to conversational nuances.
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To Listen Better, Try Slow Understanding
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We prize intellectual speed because it reflects talent and “on-your-feet” smarts. So, we listen less and respond to others too quickly. But mental speed comes with a cost, particularly when it is expressed as an answer or rebuttal. We miss important understandings. We pass over essential learnings. We become blind to conversational nuances.