The temptation to always talk about ourselves hurts our conversations and over inflates our egos, writes Tim Denning. He shares what happens when you stop talking about yourself.
Source: The Medium, January 29, 2020. Link. There is something to be said about being interested in people. Here are a few of the benefits according to Denning.
- People feel you’re interested in them
- You ask more questions
- You are more influential in the conversation
Also see: Don’t be the boss that talks too much, Harvard Business Review, May 3, 2019. Link.
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