If you have an idea for a theme, please let us know so we can add it to our list. It's a touching tale of how a small dog helped the author see things differently. And there is a larger lesson as well, about creativity and looking at the world around us. Diologic Listening takes the idea a bit further. First developed by John Stewart and Milt Thomas, Diologic Listening emphasizes conversation, playfulness and a sense of relationship in conversation.
Some people understand that listening is an invaluable tool.
One of those groups is the International Listening Association. The ILA promotes the study, development and teaching of listening skills and techniques. And this year they are having their 21st annual conference in Virginia Beach Virginia. I have no idea who this person is, what their credentials are, or why we should listen to them. But I do know that the author of this article gives all of us who don't know how to get a conversation going, some good ideas.