Hi everyone... Welcome to Monday Morning Mastery powered by The NEXT Academy - Building Construction Leaders for What Comes NEXT. As always I hope this finds you ready to attack the week ahead.

Two Ears, One Mouth - many of us have heard this message. Whether that came from a parent. A teacher. Or from your own mouth, many of you out there today have heard this message. WE HAVE TWO EARS AND ONE MOUTH SO THAT WE CAN LISTEN TWICE AS MUCH AS WE SPEAK. Now more than maybe ever in our society it’s important to listen. Stephen Covey once said Most People do not listen with the intent to understand, they listen with the intent to reply.

Poor communication comes with a high price tag. It accounts for businesses losing millions of dollars each year. It accounts for you losing friends each day. It accounts for a completely tone-deaf response to the myriad of tensions we face in today’s world. Now more than ever, leaders will need to master the skill of listening.

As you move into this week, I challenge you to listen more and talk less. Both with your mouth and with your keyboard.

I hope you find great value in today’s episode. Don’t ever stop chasing to BE BETTER.

Registration is now open for the 2021 NEXT Academy class. If you’re interested check out our website at nextleadershipacademy.org or give me a shout. Registration will end on Friday, October 16th so do not wait. 500 spots total are available for next year’s class.

To all of you listening and watching, thank you so much for your support of these messages and your willingness to share with coworkers, friends and family across all of the social media landscape!

If I can ever help you in any way… PLEASE do not hesitate to reach out. I’m always here to help or more importantly find you the necessary resources that are far smarter than I that may be able to help on your personal & professional leadership journey.

Please be safe and smart out there. I look forward to seeing you again next week. Until then attack the week ahead. Own your life and #BeNEXT.