The barrier of Inward Focus is dominated by “the self”, so it cuts off the skills you need to communicate effectively.Soft skills – like listening, considering other opinions and collaborating – have always been essential to happy relationships; now these, and all communication skills, are crucial workplace skills.
So keep an eye out for Inward Focus…here are a few key indicators:
- you can’t listen to others without drawing everything back to “me”
- you tend to interrupt people
- you have difficulty seeing another perspective
Not good for personal or professional relationships.
If you’ve spotted any Inward Focus indicators, listen here to break through the barrier.