“ Remember that everyone you meet is afraid of something, loves something, and has lost something. – H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Michael S. Sorensen
“ Connection is the energy that is created between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued. Michael S. Sorensen
“ Validation—which is, in essence, the act of helping someone feel heard and understood— Michael S. Sorensen
“ Basic human need for appreciation and acceptance. It’s something we all feel an inner draw towards, regardless of how independent, confident, or self-sufficient we may be. Michael S. Sorensen
“ Being listened to and heard is one of the greatest desires of the human heart. And those who learn to listen are the most loved and respected. Michael S. Sorensen
“ Validation (in the context of interpersonal skills, anyway) is the act of recognizing and affirming the validity or worth of a person’s emotions. Essentially, validation means saying to someone, I hea… Michael S. Sorensen
“ We want (and need) more than just a listening ear. As humans, we need to feel heard and understood. We need to feel accepted and appreciated. Good listeners, therefore, do more than just listen—they v… Michael S. Sorensen
“ Unfortunately, invalidating others is easy to do. For most people, it’s almost a knee-jerk reaction. How many times have you responded to a friend or family member with some variation of the following… Michael S. Sorensen
“ Building healthy, satisfying relationships. What’s more, it’s critical for any relationship, romantic or otherwise. Thus, the core idea of this book is that, in order to become a great listener, you a… Michael S. Sorensen
