National Day of Listening in America

Did you know Nov 27th was The National Day of Listening in America? The event encourages everyone to take one hour of the day to interview someone of importance to them—and record it. What a great idea! Have you ever wished you knew more about your family and friends who have passed away? Maybe you feel like you lost out on an opportunity to really understand them and pass their stories and knowledge on to others.

You know what? It’s never too late! Pledge to let aside an hour of your day and ask a grandparent, parent, friend, sibling, cousin some hard-hitting questions like:
• What is the most important lesson you’ve learned in life?
• What are you most proud of?
• What was the happiest day in your life?

The exercise will not only leave you feeling more connected with this important person in your life, but you’ll also practice your listening skills. Skills you can and need to sharpen for use in both your personal and work life.

So grab that tape recorder or video camera and ask away!