Learning How to Listen: Lessons From My Dad
My dad has always been more of a listener than a talker. He doesn’t want any extra attention. He never speaks just for the sake of being heard. He considers things thoughtfully. When he does speak, or when he takes time to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard), he tends to have insightful questions or points to consider. As such, when he speaks, I tend to listen. I’ve watched my dad listen to my children, even as babies,…