Feeling Heard

Feeling heard can be a factor at multiple junctions throughout the day.

The need to feel heard is a strong underlying feeling that impacts your daily life.

In your work life it can happen in team meetings, in off-hand discussions, in suggestions you make or even at milestone reviews.

Without forethought, it can be easy to dismiss someone.

You may dismiss based on your understanding of the situation and you feel as though they haven’t put as much thought.

But they’re choosing to expose themselves and their ideas.

At that moment, they want to be heard, regardless of their ideas.

So take the time to listen. Don’t interrupt. Repeat back to them what you thought you heard to ensure you heard it clearly. Then if you agree, say so. If you disagree, give your reasons why.