“What are people hearing when they listen to you? What do they expect? How are you relating? Here is a conglomerate of people’s opinions from the book, “Killing Cockroaches” by Tony Morgan. I don’t completely agree and I would add more emphasis on relating to Scripture and the overall Spirituality of the message but from a communications point of view I do find several of the statements challenging. What do you think?”
• I want to hear your heart and not your brain.
• If you listen to me, I may listen to you.
• At best, I’ll remember one thing you say.
• Your message is only one of thousands I’ve already heard today.
• When you admit you messed up, it reminds me that you are real.
• I’m not convinced it’s truth.
• I’m moved by stories.
• When you make me laugh, I engage.
• I hear it but sometimes I need to see it or feel it or experience it.
• I’m watching to see if you keep your promise.
• I think it’s funny that you think you control your message.
• Polished scares me.
• In order to speak to me, you can’t speak to everyone.
• I’m not impressed by big words.
• If it’s not about me, then I’m not listening.
• Your message has more impact when you shorten it.
• It’s OK if you don’t have an answer to everything.
• What are your questions?
• Your message has impact if someone disagrees.
• You’d be wise to participate in our online conversation.
• I know it seems awkward but it helps me when you repeat the important stuff.
• Your message is not for you.
• I don’t have to listen to you.
-- From “Killing Cockroaches” by Tony Morgan
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