Listening to hear is a skills building workbook that will improve connection with ourselves & others.
This book is your map of success with communication.
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Visit sections frequently to repeat the exercises. Your effort will be recognized as you intentionally listen as others share.
- We are emotional, intuitive beings when we tune in. Let's not fear the intensity of emotions, learning to regulate them.
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Stop thoughts from entering, that would navigate us to distractions. Keep focus on what is being said verbally & non-verbally. When there is incongruence in the two, look to the non-verbal communication for keys to what the person is really saying.
- Let it go if you cannot control it, doing what you can with what is within your control.
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Listen for the other person's perspective & feelings, validating them even if you do not understand what they are experiencing.
- Avoid giving advice, instead asking open ended questions.
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Ask for clarification when something offends you, listening for insight.
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BE & Become a great listener.