September 17:

Listen. Yes, it’s a total cliché, but it’s true. Listen to your coworkers. Listen to those who report to you. Listen to your bosses. Listen to your kids. Even when—or perhaps especially when—they disagree with you. No matter how old you are or how experienced you think you are, you’re bound to learn something. Even if you still disagree, you’ll learn something about them, about you, and about work relationships. And you’ll earn (or retain) people’s respect.