http://www.joancwebbblog.com/2010/02/helping-hurting-people/ Writing, Speaking, and Coaching to Empower and Set Free Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:07:48 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 http://www.joancwebbblog.com/2010/02/helping-hurting-people/comment-page-1/#comment-4747 Joan C Webb Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:05:16 +0000 http://www.joancwebbblog.com/?p=530#comment-4747 Listening is definitely WIN/WIN. The listener (in this case, YOU!) doesn't have to figure out all the answers. And the one being listened to is affirmed, dignified and subtly encouraged to seek her/his own solutions. It's cool. And it's a gift and a skill. What a privilege and delight that you have that gift and skill, Denise. I admire that. Listening is definitely WIN/WIN. The listener (in this case, YOU!) doesn’t have to figure out all the answers. And the one being listened to is affirmed, dignified and subtly encouraged to seek her/his own solutions. It’s cool. And it’s a gift and a skill. What a privilege and delight that you have that gift and skill, Denise. I admire that.

]]> http://www.joancwebbblog.com/2010/02/helping-hurting-people/comment-page-1/#comment-4745 Denise Miller Holmes Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:07:11 +0000 http://www.joancwebbblog.com/?p=530#comment-4745 You asked the question, "What did you do today to inspire or help another?" I typically listen to people. Advice is something I can give, but listening first is the most important. That seems to be my gift. People tell me things. You asked the question, “What did you do today to inspire or help another?” I typically listen to people. Advice is something I can give, but listening first is the most important. That seems to be my gift. People tell me things.

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