The Power of Leaving Gaps🔑
- Felix Cardenas

- Sep 10, 2025
- 1 min read

Listening is often underestimated. It’s not only about hearing the other person. it’s about how you do it.
✅ The body language that shows genuine interest
✅ The eye contact (or camera awareness online) that makes it feel two-way
✅ The curiosity that creates space for real connection
Gary O’Donoghue, BBC’s Washington correspondent, gave us a brilliant example. By leaving “gaps for listening” during his interview with President Trump, what should have been a 5-minute exchange became a 20-minute conversation filled with insight.
Real listening is an art. It can build trust, open doors, and change the outcome of any pitch, negotiation, or conversation.
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