As an extrovert, I know I have a natural tendency to talk too much. Over the years, I’ve worked hard to become a better listener. After listening to a recent 2Bobs podcast episode titled “Just Stop Talking” with Blair Enns and David C. Baker, I decided to take the challenge.
I revisited some of my podcasts, sales calls, and bootcamps to see if I landed between the recommended 30% - 40% amount of talk time. To my surprise, I found I was often yakking it up more like 50% of the conversation.
So, I took Blair’s advice and made a tiny "STFU" sticker that now lives on my web camera. Since then, my talk time has decreased, and I’m finding better questions to ask because my brain-mode is set for receiving rather than broadcasting.
I recommend listening to this episode before your next client intake or session call. Along with the measurement trick, Blair shares other tips that are incredibly helpful for anyone looking to become a better active listener.
Give it a listen: 2Bobs
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