I have found that listening wholeheartedly is a very important step in communicating. Listening to give a verbal response is not what communication is about. Listening is important to understand someone and their situation to help them and respond well. Listening is part of being open-minded. I hope to continue learning how to communicate with others so that I can listen to them properly and be open-minded to their ideas that are different from mine. Occasionally others have ideas I would never have thought of and being open to other ideas and trying out the ideas of those around me can help lead to a better experience. Recognizing and learning to use core values ​​is important. A person's core values ​​can tell you a lot about them. As a person learns more about those around them or even themselves, they can grow. Growing up can bring out more core values. Core values ​​can help us achieve more in our personal lives as well as when we are in a work environment. I hope to grow more and learn how to be a better leader through great communication and making sure I implement my core values ​​into my life. To be the best person and leader I can