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Controlling Your Tendency Not to Listen

Controlling Your Tendency Not to Listen

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jan 30, 2019 | listening, Moves Management | Communication, Donor-Centered

I have to confess that I’m not a good listener. That’s why I’m sort of an expert on this subject and can write about it. My lack of listening is caused by a combination of the following: I am very objective-oriented, so the relentless pursuit of an objective (which...
Leadership Means Listening

Leadership Means Listening

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Oct 29, 2018 | execution, listening | Communication, Leadership, MGOs

Fifth in a Five-Part Series: It’s Not Rocket Science  “Listening takes sacrifice.” — Paul Tripp Leadership is about listening. As a major gift fundraiser, everything you need to help you be successful requires that you listen. Admittedly, I’ve not been the best...
Are You Really Listening to Your Donors?

Are You Really Listening to Your Donors?

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Jul 25, 2022 | Communication, Donor Relations, listening, Talking | Communication, Donor-Centered, Professional Development, Relationships

One of the most frustrating things that I experience in life is to be in a meeting or on a plane or in a restaurant – and have someone blathering away non-stop and totally oblivious that no one really cares what he or she is talking about. You’ve experienced it, I...
Stop Talking – Start Listening

Stop Talking – Start Listening

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Aug 8, 2018 | listening, Talking | Communication, Moves Management, Relationships

One of the most frustrating things that I experience in life is to be in a meeting or on a plane or in a restaurant – and have someone blathering away non-stop and totally oblivious that no one really cares what he or she is talking about. You’ve experienced it, I...
Be Kind

Be Kind

by Richard Perry and Jeff Schreifels | Dec 11, 2017 | Appreciation, Kindness, listening | Overworked, Relationships, Stress

I have to admit to you – when I’m stressed out, I’m not very nice. I’m too short in my responses to others, I don’t listen well, and I don’t acknowledge others’ good work. In fact, even when I’m not stressed out I’m probably not that good in thanking people for their...
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