Isn’t it interesting how “listen” and “silent” are anagrams? A few thoughts on their deep relationship … 

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Welcome back to “Irresistible Communication”.

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Two minutes, one insight

on how to find better

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words

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Michael: Isn't it interesting how listen and silent are anagrams?

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Makes it feel like they are

two sides of the same thing.

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And in a way, I think they are.

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When you listen intently,

you become silent.

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And likewise only when you are

silent, can you truly listen.

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But there's more to that.

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When you remain silent, even if

it's just a little longer, you'll

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pick up nuances that you would

miss if you broke the silence.

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I find it fascinating how much we

can learn if we simply stay silent

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for a second longer and let the

other person continue talking.

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Silent is how we pay attention.

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Silent is how we allow others

to open up in a conversation.

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Silent is how we give the space for

their words to unfold naturally.

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And silent is how we reflect

on what is being said.

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In other words, silent is how we

listen for what's really going on.

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Have you experienced those moments where

silence improved your comunication?

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Why not try it out in

your next conversation?

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Just stay silent for one second longer.

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And see what happens.

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Keep lighting the path.

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And share this with a friend.