On listening

More and more, I think a true sign of expertise is less about one’s ability to speak than it is about his or her ability to listen. Speech is certainly an indicator of knowledge - but the point is that it starts with the listening. 

Someone who has mastered the material about isn’t running through a script in their head when others are speaking; instead, they are fully attentive to what is being said. And someone who has a deep understanding of the material isn’t afraid to go off-script and engage in a dialogue that addresses the tangents or questions that were raised. 

What do you think?

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Note: these views are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of Nemera or the Insight Innovation Center.