Listening is another one of the core foundational teamwork skills. When we fail to listen deeply conflict may emerge, things may be misunderstood, goals may be muddy and results may be minimized.
How well are you listening these days? Note that when we listen, it's not just about listening to words. In face to face and phone based conversations tone is also important. Body language also provides us with invaluable cues for meaning.
As you consider your own listening skills right now, reflect on these questions:
What are you listening for?
What do you notice about how it is being said?
What is aligned? What is not? (Notice alignment of words, with pace and pitch. Words and body language?
What are you listening for?
Are you listening or are you thinking about what you are going to say next?
Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized | Coaching Team Leaders
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats
Follow us on Twitter @Teams365
Phone: (416)996-8326
How well are you listening these days? Note that when we listen, it's not just about listening to words. In face to face and phone based conversations tone is also important. Body language also provides us with invaluable cues for meaning.
As you consider your own listening skills right now, reflect on these questions:
What are you listening for?
What do you notice about how it is being said?
What is aligned? What is not? (Notice alignment of words, with pace and pitch. Words and body language?
What are you listening for?
Are you listening or are you thinking about what you are going to say next?
Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized | Coaching Team Leaders
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats
Follow us on Twitter @Teams365
Phone: (416)996-8326
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