GOING BEYOND THE SURFACE
The Power of Active Listening
How to build strong connections that last a lifetime
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People in our world move fast. Genuine connections often take a back seat. Yet, the key to a meaningful relationship lies in a skill: active listening. This is a skill we can all work on.
Imagine a conversation where you’re:
- Hearing words
- Understanding emotions
- Understanding thoughts
This is the essence of active listening. A skill that goes beyond the surface.
“Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” — Stephen R. Covey, “The Habits of Highly Effective People”
When we listen others, we:
- Show respect
- Build trust
- Create space for open communication
Things You can Do:
- Put away distractions
- Focus on the person speaking
- Make eye contact
- Nod to acknowledge the other person
- Ask open-ended questions
In personal relationships, active listening fosters intimacy. In professional relationships, it fosters teamwork and collaboration. When you listen to others, you unlock doors to innovation and understanding.
Let’s bring back active listening back into our daily interactions. It’s a gift you can give others. Active listening creates connections that last a lifetime.
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I used the concepts of Stephen R. Covey’s fifth habit of “seek first to understand, then to be understood” from his book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”.
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