There are plenty of classes on how to listen better, but not many of them cover how to make sure that the person you are listening to actually feels heard. Feeling heard is a level beyond just being listened to and few humans truly hear — and cause the other person to feel heard. Yet, we humans think that we do listen well. Perhaps, but few of us hear well. And few of the people that we are listening to/hearing actually feel heard.
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The Top 10 Things to Say/Do So That The Other Person Feels Heard.
June 23rd, 2010 
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Tags: acknowledge, communicate, Communication, endorse, entrepreneur, Featured, listen, silence, Thomas Leonard, Top Ten 
No Comments »The Top 10 Subtle Digs That Undermine.
June 16th, 2010 andrea Sometimes when trying to help we can make things worse without meaning too. Many common expressions of support are actually subtle criticisms, judgements, or “digs” that can actually hurt the other person. Try not to use these ten phrases when trying to help.
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June 16th, 2010 andrea Sometimes when trying to help we can make things worse without meaning too. Many common expressions of support are actually subtle criticisms, judgements, or “digs” that can actually hurt the other person. Try not to use these ten phrases when trying to help.
Posted in Web Spy Tags: Communication, compare, criticize, dig, Featured, Thomas Leonard, Top Ten No Comments »The Top 10 Ways To Have “The Edge” Without Injuring Anyone.
June 9th, 2010 andrea The Edge is a term that describes one’s way of coming across or managing — firm/expectant, but not a jerk. When you have The Edge, others respect you and respond to you; you are not ignored.
Posted in Web Spy Tags: change, communicate, Communication, Featured, goals, need, Relationships, Thomas Leonard, Top Ten, truth, want No Comments »The Top 10 Ways To Create Context For Others
June 7th, 2010 andrea The more context you provide to another, the faster they will absorb new content. And, during periods of rapid change, additional context is needed to reassure, anchor and condition so that this change is embraced vs feared. This List could also be called “Top 10 Ways to Get People to Make Changes.”
Posted in Web Spy Tags: change, Communication, Featured, learn, Learning, model, resistance, Thomas Leonard, Top Ten, trend No Comments »The Top 10 Ways to Correct Someone, Gracefully.
May 20th, 2010 andrea Correcting someone is often a touchy situation that requires a great deal of tact. These ten phrases may not work in every situation, but they are a helpful start for correcting with grace.
Posted in Web Spy Tags: communicate, Communication, correct, critic, criticism, Featured, perspective, Thomas Leonard, Top Ten No Comments »The Top 10 Ways To Slow the Flow of Attraction
May 17th, 2010 andrea Attraction is the idea that we all draw things, people, opportunities and even our ‘higher’ selves to us. The trick is to attract the best of these, not everything. Along that line, here are some of the things that limit or slow down one’s natural attractive powers.
Posted in Web Spy Tags: attraction, block, ego, Featured, flow, needs, Spirituality/Flow/Energy, Thomas Leonard, Top Ten, truth No Comments »The Top 10 Reasons to Keep Your Word.
May 13th, 2010 andrea A brief top ten from Thomas that is packed full of simple wisdom that can make a big difference in your life. Having trouble keeping your word? The ten benefits given in this top ten can help motivate you.
Posted in Web Spy Tags: energy, Featured, honest, integrity, promise, Relationships, self-esteem, Thomas Leonard, Top Ten No Comments »The Top 10 Things to understand and remember about investing in the stock market.
May 12th, 2010 andrea Can a top ten about the stock market from 1997 be useful you may ask? Some of Thomas’ points are specific to the time period, but this top ten list is a perfect example of how some lessons and experiences are timeless. Pick out what works for you from this top ten.
Posted in Web Spy, money Tags: emotion, Featured, Finances, Invest, stock market, stocks, Thomas Leonard, Top Ten No Comments »The Top 10 Ways You “Change” After Reaching Financial Independence.
April 30th, 2010 andrea Most people spend a great deal of time and energy trying to achieve financial independence. What happens once you get there? How do your views of yourself, your family, your life, and the world change? Some of the realizations of the financially independent are unexpected, so get a head start with this top ten.
