by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Oct 1, 2024 | Communication
“When people talk, listen completely.” ~Ernest Hemingway Have you ever been in the midst of a conversation with someone, only to realize you have no idea what they’ve just been saying to you? Have you ever acted on something you discussed with...
by Lisa Kohn | Jan 4, 2024 | Change
I firmly believe in the power of coaching. I sometimes wonder if there’s anyone who believes in it more than I do. Coaching is a gift – for both the client and the coach – and an opportunity for the client to have a safe space, a sounding board, an outside...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Oct 17, 2023 | Communication
“Genuine listening means suspending memory, desire and judgment – and, for a moment at least, existing for the other person.” ~Michael P. Nichols The other day I was ‘listening’ to my colleague. We were in the midst of a heated discussion, and it was her...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Jun 20, 2023 | Communication
“Listening is the willingness to be changed by what we hear.” ~Tara Brach I still think that listening to someone – really and truly listening to someone – is one of the hardest things to do. And one of the most essential, especially as a leader. Because, as Tara...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Jul 5, 2022 | Communication
“When people talk, listen completely.” ~Ernest Hemingway Have you ever been in the midst of a conversation with someone, only to realize you have no idea what they’ve just been saying to you? Have you ever acted on something you discussed with...