Be present and fully engaged from "summary" of The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier
Imagine you're sitting down with someone. You're listening to what they're saying, sure. But you're also thinking about what you're going to say next. Or maybe you're thinking about what you're going to have for dinner. Or what's waiting for you in your inbox.
This person is talking to you, but you're not really there. You're physically present, but your mind is somewhere else. You're missing out on what they're saying and what they're feeling. You're not fully engaged. And that's a problem.
Being present and fully engaged means being fully focused on the person in front of you. It means listening not just with your ears, but with your whole being. It means being curious and interested in what they're saying. It means being open and receptive to their thoughts and feelings.
When you're present and fu...
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