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Welcome to August Hot Takes! To celebrate the podcast's 2nd anniversary, we're shaking things up with some solo episodes from yours truly. I'm answering common questions attendees ask during my keynotes and trainings.
This week: Why is active listening so hard?
Thanks for being here and enjoying the podcast. Would love to know what you think of this Hot Takes format.
Key Takeaways:
"If you find it difficult to actively listen, just know you're not alone. And know, it is an exercise, it is a muscle you can isolate and strengthen just like empathy." — Maria Ross
Resources Mentioned:
Empathy Circles: https://www.empathycircles.com/
Institute of Organization Development: Active Listening: Why is it so difficult?
Empathic Listening: 9 Strategies for Empathic Communication
Don’t forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy
Connect with Maria:
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Hire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-Ross
Take my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with Empathy
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