Thought for the Week – Listening Between the Lines

What if the real power in communication isn’t what you say … but what you’re willing to hear?

Last time, we explored “From Tension to Trust” – the art of repair and how to rebuild trust when connection breaks down. If you missed it, you can catch up here

We can spend so much energy trying to be clear, clever, or correct in what we communicate. However, deep trust isn’t built on how well we speak – it’s rooted in how fully we listen.

So, this week, let’s turn to something quieter, yet just as radical: The kind of listening that makes people feel safe, seen, and truly understood.

It’s the kind of listening that hears what’s said, what’s meant, and even what’s unsaid. And it doesn’t come from technique. It comes from presence.

When was the last time someone listened to you without interrupting, fixing, or rushing to respond?

That kind of listening is rare – and unforgettable, right?

It’s not passive. It’s not silent agreement.

It’s a courageous choice to:

• Put your agenda to one side for the moment.
• Resist the reflex to defend.
• Make room for the other person to find their words, even if they’re messy or slow.

This kind of listening doesn’t mean you agree with everything – it signals care, and opens the door for collaboration, empathy, and yes, repair.

This week, I invite you to reflect on:

• Where might deeper listening shift the energy of a relationship?
• What gets in the way of your ability to be fully present?
• How might you listen – not to respond, but to understand?

 Because communication isn’t just what’s exchanged in words, it’s how we show up for each other when words fall short.

 

“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.”

– Winston Churchill –

 

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With warmest wishes,

Korinne Le Page
Thrive Coaching & Training – Empowering You to Thrive!
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