Overcoming Internal Barriers to Listening: Part Two
Posted May 14, 2023, 5 p.m.When working through barriers to listening, there are many things to be mindful of. I talked about physical barriers and the importance of the right environment and understanding different listening styles, and now I want to talk about the internal barriers to effective listening. Often, these are emotionally driven barriers, but don’t stress. Understanding and awareness of barriers is part of overcoming the barriers to effective listening. Being a good listener and having effective communication is easier once you address all of the common barriers we often see and experience.
Barriers to Effective Listening and How to Overcome Them : Part One
Posted April 26, 2023, 9 a.m.When working with people to become better listeners one of the first things I have to help them overcome is getting rid of the biggest barriers to effective listening. It sounds silly and it sounds simple, but it’s not just physical barriers that get in our way. There are a number of things that can interrupt us from getting the message, so I want to talk you through the major barriers to effective listening and how you can overcome them. The first two I’ll talk about are more external: your environment, and both parties’ listening styles.
End Poor Listening Habits
Posted April 11, 2023, 3 p.m.Do you want to be a better listener? Here are 3 simple habits to let go of that will help you become an effective listener and leader.
How to Actively Listen in Six Simple Steps
Posted March 28, 2023, 6 p.m.Whenever I know I'm going to be having an important conversation, like giving a team of direct reports some bad news or working with a student that is facing some challenges, there's a couple things that I always do first and foremost to prepare myself and the space for listening. These active listening techniques are things that I encourage you to do to make sure that you are ready to listen. Communication is a soft skill that can be learned, and the goal of active listening is to foster a safe space for open, honest, and strong communication.
4 Ways Listening Affects Success
Posted March 7, 2023, 2 p.m.Effective listening is the bridge to success—it improves understanding, increases engagement, turbo-charges negotiating and persuasion, and leads to stronger relationships. If you want to be a better listener, the best way is to focus on your active listening skills. This soft skill can be learned and developed, and it is crucial in making a positive impact with your team.