listening skills

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

Why Is Listening So Tiring? [Video Blog]

Sometimes it’s hard to listen. You may feel like your co-workers just keep going on and on. It can be exhausting.

Listening effectively is hard work. The heart rate quickens, respiration increases, and your body temperature rises. Just like a stress response, it can be physically and psychologically draining.

The process of listening involves a sequence of […]

Why Is Listening So Tiring? [Video Blog]2020-03-20T12:46:34-05:00

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