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!