It's hard to believe it's Thanksgiving time again, when we gather to catch up and find out "how's everybody doing" and delight ourselves with the table's bounties.
I often talk about listening as a cornerstone of leadership, especially in athletics. It sounds trite, but really listening to people is something we can all practice. It makes a difference. We are dependent on our team members, our coaches, and staff.
In the movie Avatar, a few years ago, the Na’vi greeting translates to “I see you”. The Avatar Wiki explains, “To see” is a cornerstone of Na’vi philosophy. It is to open the mind and hear to the present…
They have two versions of the verb “see”:
Tse’a, which pertains to physical vision; and,
Kame, which means to see in a spiritual sense. It is more closely a synonym of “understand” or “comprehend”.
Take a moment and listen to Leona Lewis sing the Avatar theme song, “I see you”.
While we give thanks this Thanksgiving, take a moment to practice listening. Be fully present with family and friends. What better time to engage, ask thoughtful questions, so each person knows “I see you”.
Happy Thanksgiving to all.
