Wise persons are those who think twice before speaking once.

I have not entered a posting for a few weeks because I have been enjoying the arrival of our new baby boy Malachi.  I have enjoyed getting to know him and this has reminded me of the importance of listening before I speak.
I am no way an expert in child raising, therefore I have had to listen a lot more than I have had to speak over the past while.
This is also the greatest quality in a leader and the most valuable skill in building relationships is the ability to think before you speak. If you have a tendency to speak hastily you come to regret your actions very often at a later date, the childhood admonition to count to ten before speaking will still serve you well. When you pause — if only for a moment — to consider the consequences, you may think better of what you were about to say. And if you must speak strongly, it’s a good idea to sugarcoat the words — just in case you have to eat them later.
But more importantly, if we listen rather than speak, it is amazing what new insights we will get rather than always offering our opinion.



Its good to be back.
Remember:  Ignite the fire within.

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