Inpsire your team to be happy and do something...

Watch the Smile & Move video, 3 fun minutes that will remind you and your team of the core fundamentals that lead to better work, better relationships, and better results.

Create something wonderful with your people... Start smoving

Demonstrate good listening skills

• look your child in the eye when he's talking to you. consider squatting or sitting so you're eye level with him and not towering over him
• pay attention to her message and don't interrupt or correct any improper grammar until she's done speaking
• listen with body language - smile and nod your head, change your facial expressions and acknowledge key points with a brief comment

Give your complete attention

• when you need to have a more serious discussion, choose a specific time and find a comfortable place where you won't be interrupted
• eliminate outside distractions like television, the Internet or phone calls

Ask questions to understand

• rephrase what you've heard in your child's words to show you understand. using his words also strengthens his confidence in his verbal skills
• rephrase again in your own words and ask questions. your wider vocabulary will allow your child to express herself in a new way and deepen her
understanding of words and thoughts
• after your child has answered a question, wait just a few seconds to see if he'll say more

Know when to end the conversation

• watch for signs that your child is done with the conversation, such as staring into space, asking you to repeat yourself several times or givingsilly answers. once you recognize this, everyone's time is likely better invested elsewhere

"Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak."

James 1:19

"One of the best ways to persuade others is with your ears - by listening to them."

Dean Rusk (1909-1994), former U.S. Secretary of State

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