Expert Insights on Listening
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Listening is about more than paying attention, and there's more than one way to listen. When you hone this vital business skill, the way you think about business and what others think about you changes drastically-and for the better.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Acquire insights on the three levels of listening – noise-in-the-attic, face-value, and positional.
Acquire insights on the various ways through which great leaders ensure effective listening.
Acquire insights on how to listen effectively by respecting and concentrating on the speaker.
Acquire insights on the four levels of listening – removed, reactive, responsible, and receptive.
Acquire insights on how to listen effectively to become a better leader.
Acquire insights on how to be an Olympic listener for effective leadership.
Acquire insights on why it is important for leaders to listen at three levels – the content, the concept, and the context.
Acquire insights on the various steps that can be taken to become a better listener who cares.
Acquire insights on how to listen as a PAL – Purposeful Agenda-less Listening, instead of listening with memory or desire. -
Acquire insights on how to follow the blinking word for better listening.
Acquire insights on the importance of acquiring better habits for becoming an effective listener.
Acquire insights on the importance of reaching out to others for effective listening.
Acquire insights on why it is essential to first understand the problem at a deep level before offering advice.
Acquire insights on the importance of listening effectively to build stronger relationships.
Acquire insights on how leaders must adapt to the culture by asking the right questions and listening to the answers intently.
Acquire insights on effective leadership presence by learning when to go big and when to go small.
Acquire insights on different physical signals in conversations.
Acquire insights on active listening and its impact on true memorability.
IN THIS COURSE
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1. Three Levels of Listening3m 19sWe go inside ourselves every 12-18 seconds while listening to others. That’s noise-in-the-attic listening. Face-value listening is where we think we’re telling each other facts but we’re not. Positional listening is… FREE ACCESS
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2. Great Leaders Listen3m 17sSome CEO’s hold small group breakfasts; where everyone in the company is invited to talk about what it’s like to work there; and what changes are needed. There’s a difference between hearing and listening. Real listening… FREE ACCESS
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3. How to Listen1m 17sWhen someone is speaking to you; respect and concentrate on the speaker. It is rare when we cannot learn something from others. FREE ACCESS
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4. Four Levels of Listening1m 57sRemoved listening is insulting; others feel you’re not involved. Reactive listening is infuriating; you’re taking everything personally. Responsible listening is listening as usual. Receptive listening is empathic; it… FREE ACCESS
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5. Learning How to Listen1m 22sListening is one of the most important skills you have as a leader; learn to do it better. FREE ACCESS
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6. Be an Olympic Listener2m 19sLeadership is about listening. Be a sponge; open to everything. Be the last one to speak. His executive coach said he had to be an Olympic listener. To make the transition from Olympic talker to Olympic listener; Carl… FREE ACCESS
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7. Listening at Three Levels2m 23sLeaders need to listen to what people say; ask questions to learn what it means; but then rise above to understand what’s really going on—the content; the concept; and the context. FREE ACCESS
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8. Listening Requires Caring2m 32sListening requires caring and there are some really simple steps you can take to become a better listener. FREE ACCESS
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9. Listen Without Memory or Desire1m 16sWhen you listen with memory or desire you’re trying to stuff the other person into a personal agenda. Instead; listen as a PAL — Purposeful Agenda-less Listening. Your purpose is to make them feel understood; validated… FREE ACCESS
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10. Follow the Blinking Word to Better Listening2m 38sFollow the blinking words to help you pay attention when people are talking. FREE ACCESS
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11. Better Listening5m 16sBeing an effective listener isn't about better skills, it's about better habits. FREE ACCESS
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12. Reaching Out5m 11sBelle Halpern explains the importance of reaching out to others — listening for a personal; emotional connection; and listening for strengths and values. FREE ACCESS
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13. Habit 5: Seek First to Understand; Then to Be Understood1m 41sFirst understand the problem at a deep level before offering advice. FREE ACCESS
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14. Just Listen! How to Connect and Get Through to Anyone3m 33sIn order to build stronger relationships and gain more powerful connections; focus on listening and understanding. FREE ACCESS
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15. Leadership Lesson: You Must Ask the Right Questions to Adapt4m 18sAsk questions; listen to the answers; and adapt to the culture. FREE ACCESS
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16. Leadership Presence: When to Go Big and When to Go Small3m 59sLiz Wiseman gave a too-talkative leader 5 poker chips; representing five chances to speak for 30-120 seconds during a two-day strategic retreat. When the leader used his chips effectively the team built and owned an… FREE ACCESS
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17. Physical Signals in Conversations2m 27sJudith Glaser demonstrates physical positions and gestures we make in response to others; what those acts signal about what’re we’re thinking; and what is happening in our brains. FREE ACCESS
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18. Active Listening and True Memorability1m 21sAs humans, we are always striving for memorability: to be impressive, to tell funny stories, or have a witty response. True memorability comes about when someone is interested in us and we feel truly heard. This happens… FREE ACCESS
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