-: Listening, listening is a really
important part of the job.
And it's not just listening like during HUD monitorings
when they come and talk to us and say here's what we need
from you and here's what you need to change
and update, and all this kind of thing.
But listening to individuals who come to the office,
listening to our partner organizations,
hearing what they need, and being able to really
take in what's coming your way in terms of
understanding how people's needs and organizations' needs
translate into what fits with the programs
and what fits with the grants, and that way,
we can bring those things together.
And I think having those listening skills
is a really really important part
of being successful in community development.