“It’s very easy to assume you know all about someone else’s point of view without even engaging them and hearing their side. That’s why it’s so important to really listen to people. Sometimes you find out that you’re way off base; you’ve reframed the entire situation. You can still have your own beliefs and your own passions, but when you make the effort to really hear what someone else is saying, you’re doing more than just showing respect. It goes beyond that. You’re expressing a willingness to learn, explore, and really connect.”