Manager: Listen to This
by David Zinger
Who are you listening to as a manager?
How many words have you consumed today?
How many words have you consumed this year?
What have these words done for you?
Stop reading and start listening to yourself.
Think about your biggest challenge and don’t go in search of answers. Rather sit with the problem for the next 10 minutes in silence and see what comes up.
Don’t use the silence to do your budget or rehearse a speech. Try not to fall asleep either, rather wake up to your challenge. Think about your challenge and when your mind wonders from the challenge to some mundane thought just gently bring it back to the challenge. Embrace your challenge with time, attention, and acceptance.
You just might find out that you know more than you know!
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2 opinions for Manager: Listen to This
linda
Apr 23, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Thanks I needed that today, hmm 10 minutes used to feel like a long time; now I turn the radio off when I drive long distances (10 to 20 hour drives). I find that the process becomes very therapeutic and more important than getting where I am going.
Thanks.
linda
David Zinger
Apr 23, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Linda,
Sounds like you are getting somewhere when you turn the radio off.
David
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