Listening

Why would I want to listen?

There is good reason to listen, and there are five reasons why we listen, and it has a big impact on how we respond.

The first reason we listen is to advise and evaluate. We respond by saying something like, “ You should…or …you ought to…or…if I were you this is what I would do.”

The second […]

Why would I want to listen?2020-03-20T12:46:29-05:00

Am I not listening?

People are hearing, but may not be listening. There are many types of non-listening behaviors.

Pseudo-listening, where it looks like you are listening, but you are not. It is an imitation of the real thing.

Another is stage-hogging. This is when a person, turns every topic of conversation to themselves, instead of showing interest in the other […]

Am I not listening?2020-03-20T12:46:29-05:00

Are there different levels of listening?

It is important to apply critical thinking skills, however, people might start to think you’re kind of critical.

Critical listening is valuable and centers on understanding a message and evaluating it. Then determining whether to accept or reject the message based on a standard of judgment upon which to conduct a careful analysis of the strengths […]

Are there different levels of listening?2020-03-20T12:46:29-05:00
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