Tag Archives: listening

Protesting Protesters

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Murray Hill

In a free and democratic society like Canada you have a right to protest, as a group or as an individual. Typically, the purpose of a public demonstration is to raise awareness of your cause. Peaceful protesting will do that. … Continue reading →

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Listening

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Murray Hill

On average we speak at 225 words per minute. We are capable of hearing 500 words a minute. I wonder, if we stop trying to make up the difference when people are talking to us, wouldn’t we become better listeners? … Continue reading →

Posted in Attention, Human Behaviour, Speaking | Tagged conversation, engaged, hearing, listening, respect, speaking, talking | Leave a comment

Under the influence

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Murray Hill

Here is a great quote that falls into the category of “you are what you eat”. “What you pay attention to in the world is what you’re going to end up knowing”, from Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psycological Wealth, … Continue reading →

Posted in Change, Human Behaviour | Tagged change, learning, listening, positive influence | 1 Comment

An easy way to be more helpful to others

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Murray Hill

Want to do more good more often? Then imagine yourself as a lighthouse. Become a virtual lighthouse with a working beacon. This way you’ll always be there to prevent others from crashing into the rocks.

Posted in Giving Back, Human Behaviour | Tagged friendship, giving back, helping, helping others, lending a hand, listening, support | Leave a comment

Fighting for a conversation voice

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Murray Hill

A friend used this expressive phrase the other day with me to describe the dynamics of a group conversation. I wonder, if you have to struggle to be heard, is it worth the effort if no one is prepared to … Continue reading →

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Are you listening?

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Murray Hill

And I mean really listening to what someone is saying! Or, are you thinking how to reply or what to say next? Or, are you distracted by what is going on around you? Or is your attention taken away by … Continue reading →