3 Levels of Active Listening: Step-by-Step Masterclass for Better Conversations
Description
In this episode, Simon Goode breaks down active listening into three levels: building initial connection through body language and basic responses, using coregulation and summarizing to help others feel truly heard, and practicing genuine curiosity to foster reciprocal change in conversations. He shares practical tips, like using open and closed questions, mirroring, and mindful summaries, to improve everyday listening skills. Simon also emphasizes the power of approaching conversations with an open, nonjudgmental mindset to deepen understanding and drive positive change in conflict situations.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Improving Listening Skills Strategies
05:48 Effective Distress Listening Techniques
08:48 Effective Listening with Open Questions
10:58 Effective Communication Through Mirroring
13:10 Summary Options: Short or Long
18:49 Embracing Subjective Narratives in Conflict
20:14 Levels of Active Listening Skills
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