tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post4689785254834208859..comments2024-03-28T10:49:14.510-05:00Comments on Horizons: Listener-in-ChiefNancy LeTourneauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614317154146836694noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-61075351938595170942014-02-05T19:47:51.986-06:002014-02-05T19:47:51.986-06:00I also notice that he frequently mirrors the facia...I also notice that he frequently mirrors the facial expressions of the people he is engaged with. I notice it especially with small children and babies. This is a sure sign that the listener is deeply engaged.mlfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08454611597785457644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-83243174290653078132014-02-02T15:53:33.323-06:002014-02-02T15:53:33.323-06:00I remember one time in my life that I would descri...I remember one time in my life that I would describe as a moment when I was being totally listened to. One. I was interviewing for the top H.R. job for the Dallas School District back in 1984 or 85 by the District Superintendent. I don't even remember his name. I didn't get the job - clearly wasn't qualified for the job - but he spent 45 minutes completely listening to me. Total listening is so much more than just hearing words. Your mind has to be clear of all other thoughts and you have to be listening to the other person's body, movements, tone of voice, etc. It is a real gift and I am not at all surprised to find it in our wonderful president.sweetnonnienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-42720297632753669612014-02-02T15:26:40.409-06:002014-02-02T15:26:40.409-06:00I have always been struck by that powerful commitm...I have always been struck by that powerful commitment he has to listening to everyone, especially children. The press used to note that trait in Bill Clinton, but they hardly ever remark upon it with President Obama. From one of those very early photos of him bending down to let the little boy feel his hair, the President has made clear there is no American of any age, who cannot command his respect and attention. I love these photos, many I've never seen before, and I deeply appreciate your validating my impressions that this man is deeply caring as well as incredibly smart. How ANYONE can call him aloof or out of touch with people just boggles my mind. He's incredibly warm and engaged always! Thank you!Churchlady320noreply@blogger.com