Reading Frenzy

Never been in my life where I felt the pressing need to prioritize what I should be learning in a given time. Thanks to the my internet searching skills plus my enthusiasm to study again I read more that I even did before. 

I learned that reading has both its up as well as downside. It made my work exciting by employing new tools and techniques, but it made me very busy also. I enjoyed the learning, but time with Ela, Danielle and Fhanie had decreased too. It made me improve my work, but  it also made more critical. My reading skill had  improved but my eyeglasses are becoming obsolete.

Right now, I read a history book in my tablet at home and at the same time learning more about value chain development, industrial engineering tools and planning methods. I read economic planning and development too. I know that focus is important, but maybe its not my way of learning. I hope I can keep on doing thiis.. life is too short to be ignorant.

 

Listen Better

For years, leadership experts have been encouraging managers to improve their listening skills. Good listening isn’t just about making the speaker feel respected and heard; it’s also about making sure you understand what’s truly said. Here are three tips for better listening:

Think. Engage in the conversation by thinking ahead and anticipating what the speaker is going to say. Try to anticipate the conclusions. Don’t just hear the words.

Review. Pause briefly and mentally summarize the points.

Listen. Watch nonverbal cues that could indicate what the speaker isn’t saying. What isn’t said is often as important as what is.

From: Management Tips From Harvard Business Review