TO LISTEN

WAYS TO LISTEN:

Listening TO: listening to content

Listening FOR:  what are you listening for… 

  •  your agenda
  •  proof you are right and they align with your viewpoint
  • proof they are wrong and you are gathering ammunition to fight back

Listening FROM: How are you listening? From …

  • curiosity 
  • wanting to understand a different viewpoint
  • learning
  • compassion
  • genuine interest

Thoughts and reflection from COMMUNE podcast with Jeff Krasno with Justin MIchael Williams 

REFLECTION:

  • Reflect on a recent “charged” conversation.   Were you listening TO, FOR, FROM?
  • Is there a “courageous conversation” you need to have?  How do you want to listen?
  • Is there a strained relationship that could benefit from a new way of listening?  Think about how you might listen Practice really listening and see what happens.  Let me know how it goes!