Most people confuse the method of medium for the message or value provided.
This cube comes from This Week in Tech 290 and mostly features Leo Laporte & Om Malik talking about differences between the method for delivering value, and the value that is provided.
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Starting Questions:
- What value does the character in the image provide at the Renaissance Festival?
- What real value do you provide to your clients, friends, organization you volunteer for?
- … what questions came to your mind?
About Jon
1.) This image is valuable to me because it calms me, I feel heard and listened to by her large ears. I want what she has in that she is relaxed and at peace. I want to go and see what the renaissance fair is about.
2.) I help share information with people about petcare and in that information I focus on what concerns them. For example, if its finding the ideal pet I may blog about breed temperament, or if it is finances I can blog about quality vet care for less etc.
3.) First, how do people talking over each other actually hear one another let alone listen? I thought Malik was the better listener. The other two had big EGOS that obviously need a lot of stroking.
Second, how can I be a better listener to hone in on what truly concern the people with whom I associate?
2.) is that what people pay you for now, or is that what you want them to?
Knowing http://CritterCareSmyrna.com the way I do, I think of the value CCSmyrna provides is more along the lines of:
– help with animal/pet care
– freedom to focus on other activities
– security – make the house look more occupied when traveling or at work
3.) in the instant of twit, there are actually 4 people involved Om Malik is a good listener, probably part of the reason why he is so insightful.
The biggest thing I have seen that improves listening is fighting two urges:
— urge to look smart – this is partially a confadance thing
— urge to participate & engage – part of “looking smart” but could be for reasons other then smart, might be to help, or to fix, or the sake of speaking.