Everyone seems to think they know how to listen, yet many rarely do.
I still find myself getting distracted by what I want to say, especially if I disagree with what is being said.
I'm aware of it and keep trying to rein my thoughts back.
I've attended many meetings in my time, both in work and in my community. I've also been the Co ordinator for those meetings and had to remind others to listen more
I took part in some training as well where we had to do exercises in pairs and take turns actively listening and paraphrasing back, just like you said. This is a great way in which to help people listen and also help the other person feel heard.
It's crazy that in such an important meeting that person just jeopardised the whole contract because they wouldn't listen.
Great Post.
Hope you are doing good xxx
That's probably the most difficult part, reigning in the impulse to begin a response while the other person is still talking; I think most struggle with that. You're aware of it though and probably do a good job at doing it right mostly. Some are oblivious.
I've done a lot of training on business stuff and reading body language and active listening is right up there with the most valuable and two of the aspects that have helped me attain desired results; it's great you did some too and I'd say you have seen benefits yourself.
I agree, that chap was a total idiot...knowledgeable but on this particular situation it's not just about that, it's a collaboration and if one element won't listen to the others that element needs to be removed. The meeting was a debacle but the other fellow and I discussed on the phone and we've saved it I think...a new meeting is taking place next week and we'll push on.
I'm quite well to be honest, very busy but also very productive and that's what counts. I'm looking forward to the weekend and then next week I'll get some time off over the Christmas/New Year period in which I'll revel.
I hope you're great too, the solstice coming up soon, you have plans?
I'm a bit under the weather at the moment, but have been super busy with the olive harvest.
Going to be making sun's and bird feeders for the trees for Solstice with my kids and some of their friends. Then we'll have a feast and watch a movie together.
So I'm looking forward to that. Been invited to some friends on Xmas day which I might go to.
Really happy to hear you are doing well xxxx
I'm sorry to hear you're not feeling well and having to push on with things without the time to convalesce can make things more difficult. I hope you find some time for yourself.