For years I have accused my husband of having selective hearing, you know only really listening to the things he is actually interested in and totally tuning out anything he feels is irrelevant or a waste of his time. If the topic is around finances, our girls’ soccer or basketball games or SEC football, he listens. If the subject changes to a social gathering, my family drama or a new pair of black suede boots, he’s mentally outta there, in some cases leaving skid marks. My business partner Greg and I have also had many discussions around the difference between hearing and listening. Which becomes pretty important when you are in the communications business.
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