
MetaLearn Podcast ML21: How To Become a Better Listener
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Sep 6, 2016 Learn practical tools for becoming a better listener, including overcoming common blocks to listening, developing focused listening habits, and active listening techniques in meetings and conferences.
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Listening Is An Active Skill
- Listening is an active skill distinct from hearing and requires deliberate practice.
- Treat speaking and listening like throwing and catching a ball to emphasize mutual skill and attention.
Listening Is Undertrained But Ubiquitous
- We spend far more time listening than speaking, so small improvements scale widely.
- Listening is massively neglected compared to reading, writing, and speaking despite its high usage.
Two Core Benefits Of Listening
- Listening has two main benefits: capturing information and deepening understanding.
- Both improve decision-making, collaboration, and the quality of relationships.
