The Fundamentals of Listening | Origin: AD115
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Effective Questioning and Listening --> The Fundamentals of Listening
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I think this module does an excellent job at reminding us to listen with not only our ears, but our eyes and heart. Listen to understand, not to respond!
It's really important to consciously and actively listen...not hear but rather listen with eyes and empathy.
Listening is an active process where we use multiple senses.
I like the breakdown of what an empathetic listener means and I will focus a lot more of my energy on listening with my ears and making sure I am not occupied with my own filters and issues.
I learned that they are many cues that you can use to be an effective listener. For example , not only using your ears, but your eyes and body movements as well. I will apply this next time I have an interaction with someone during work.
Avoid filters like personal bias when listening
I've learned that I could improve in my listening skils...often times I am already thiking of my response for a student. But not having a closed filter would benefit me more.
Great listeners possess humility, curiousity, patience, self-awareness. respect and empathy. Empathetic listeners listens with their eyes, ears and heart.
Showing humility is the best way to show you are actively listening and that you care.
Stephen Covey is so right in that often people listen just enough to respond but not to seek understanding. I also really want to start applying great listening skills like" curiosity, patience, respect, empathy and humility"
This was great lecture for my day to day work, and plan to listen more intently with not only my ears, but eyes and heart which I didnt think about before!!
Thanks!
