Are You Teachable?
John Maxwell offers 10 questions to gauge whether you are open to different ideas and change. Ask yourself the following.
- Am I open to other people’s ideas?
- Do I listen more than I talk?
- Am I open to changing my opinion based on new information?
- Do I readily admit when I am wrong?
- Do I observe before acting on a situation?
- Do I ask questions?
- Am I willing to ask a question that will expose my ignorance?
- Am I open to doing things in a way I haven’t done before?
- Am I willing to ask for directions?
- Do I act defensive when criticized, or do I listen openly for truth?
How did you stack up?
Can I be honest?
I really need to work on #3, #4, and #8.
I can’t help #7.
And #10 down right stung a bit! OUCH!
I definitely need to work on that one!
So, how did you stack up?
