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People are always hungry to congregate with other people with similar interests, to make a difference in their communities, and to create an environment that makes it easier to do business.
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Building a community of like-minded people around a common cause or interest is, and has always been, a very compelling proposition in its own right.
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…when ideas survive, it’s not because they’re true – it’s because they’re interesting. – Murray Davis
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The more anger and hostility the other person expresses, the more curiosity and interest you show. When someone is losing control, your tranquility is a sign of strength.
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Listening well is more than a matter of talking less. It’s a set of skills in asking and responding. It starts with showing more interest in other people’s interests rather than trying to judge their status or prove our own.
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Many communicators try to make themselves look smart. Great listeners are more interested in making their audiences feel smart.
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…psychologists find that one of the hallmarks of an open mind is responding to confusion with curiosity and interest.
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…emotions in a negotiation are driven by a core set of five interests: autonomy, appreciation, affiliation, role, and status.
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…[the] difference between positions and interests is crucial.
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Interests motivate people; they are the silent movers behind the hubbub of positions. Your position is something you have decided upon. Your interests are what caused you to so decide.
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