I listen for the point of the words. I listen for the energy, the flow, and the process. I listen for the story. I listen for the funny things, the intriguing things, the compelling things. I listen for the questions and the answers. I listen for the visuals. Sometimes it’s a physical thing, like a ladder. Sometimes it’s a metaphor, like a ladder. I listen, think, analyze, interpret, extrapolate, minimize, and synthesize your words into images.