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“With kids, they don't do what you want them to do when you want them to do it. Organizations don't necessarily, either. You've got to listen. You've got to learn how to influence.” quote by Ellen J. Kullman
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“With kids, they don't do what you want them to do when you want them to do it. Organizations don't necessarily, either. You've got to listen. You've got to learn how to influence.”

Ellen J. Kullman

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Effective influence requires listening, understanding, and adapting to others’ needs.

In simple terms: Listen, learn, then influence.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate empathy before trying to lead.

Themes

leadership communication influence

Mood

thoughtful strategic

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • parenting
  • customer service
  • negotiations

Key Concepts

Organizational behavior psychology adaptability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What barriers prevent you from listening fully?
  • How can you turn listening into influence?
A Different Perspective

Listening alone may not change entrenched behaviors without authority.

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