Are You Valuable?

• The discussion about listening skills vs. the ability to think/synthesize quickly reminds me of a classic problem in case interviewing. It is the problem wherein the interviewee presents a thorough analysis and a creative recommendation, and the interviewer's response is, "That's a great idea, except that doesn't answer the question." I think that demonstrates the importance of listening skills as a foundation to other skills.
• I wish my dog would quit barking at the neighbors. They're not coming anywhere near the house, but my little 8-pound dog is determined to frighten them away.