Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery. (Joyce Brothers, psychologist)
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In your own words, what is the main idea of the quote above by the psychologist Joyce Brothers?
“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” (Albert Einstein)
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Getting Personal
Are you a good listener? Rate yourself, 1 to 10, with 10 the highest.
Why might listening be considered the highest form of flattery? How do you rate the importance of good listening for success in life?
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INSIGHTS for SUCCESS
“Most of the successful people I’ve known are the ones who do more listening than talking.” (Bernard Baruch, noted American financier and statesman)
Being a good listener not only helps you to become better informed about the people you interact with and the situations you are involved in, but also increases the likelihood that people will like and appreciate interacting with you.
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