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I most of my life I have been a solo business man. I have business partner that I at times disrespect because I am not listening with open mind. She is extremely talented woman and creative woman. what tips to be more open minded.
 

Try a practice that has worked for me in meetings where people are not listening, but instead thinking of what they are going to say in rebuttal.  Here is your mission:

Before you say anything, tell her the best thing you liked about what she said. So your sentance will begin with the words, "What I liked best about what you said is......."  This will force you to listen for SOMETHING you can admire in her ideas.  That simple act will force the mental drawbridge down, and allow her ideas access to your brain.  From there...who knows!