ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LISTEN

Can you imagine how much better this world would be if people would listen to each other? ...I mean really listen with an open mind, open ears, and of course, respectfully. Some people don't realize that the *way* you approach a conversation, debate, or ethical question is everything. You can approach like a crouching tiger or you can approach like a civil human being. The two approaches will have very different outcomes every time! I don't often use the word every, but I think it's true in this case. Ethical questions come up daily in a newsroom, but even in regular life...don't you agree that your approach and ability (or lack there of) to "listen" to the debate plays a huge role in how you are perceived as a person? There's also something to be said for setting an example...I challenge us all to lead by example and start listening... even when all we want to do is tell the other person they don't know what they're talking about. Resist your urge to speak over people, and listen. That's all.... listen.