I have great conversations with M, one of my closest friends. We live in different countries and time zones but make it a point to speak with each other about once a month. I’m grateful.
While M is extremely intelligent and wise, the trait I appreciate most is that he listens extraordinarily well.
He asks really good questions, holds space and stays out of the way of my answers.
I always feel heard, I always feel understood.
At the end of one of our conversations, M told me he felt I listened well.
Which makes me conclude:
The best conversations are when both parties are listening for 70% of the time and talking the other 30%.
Don’t ask me how the math works. It just does.
Have a great weekend everyone.