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“Listening is the Language of Respect”

So, Eeyore and his master, Yoda walk into a bar. They order a few drinks are talking about their ex-wives and Yoda’s persistent rashes. Eventually the discussion turns to business.

Eeyore is stressed because the people he is trying to manage don’t listen to him. Eeyore is just about at his wit’s end and explains his saga to Yoda. He laments that he tells his sta! what he needs and when, but they don’t respond. He asks them for their input on how to solve problems and hears “crickets” in response.

He tries to hold them accountable but it feels like no one willingly does anything without being told. He has started to apply more pressure but it feels like he is “pushing a rope” or trying to sweep water uphill.

Nothing is improving. In fact, in response to his pressure, they are either pushing back or going passive-aggressive on him.