We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.
I can’t remember who that quote was by – but he was certainly right 110%! Here’s a cartoon of a good listener and some quotes that I found while surfing around…

Listener cartoon - guy with very big ears ready to listen.

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

Listening well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.
John Marshall

Listening well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.
John Marshall

The greatest motivational act one person can do for another is to listen.
Roy E. Moody