What is the Real Question? How To Be An Exceptional Listener
Oct 21, 2023
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In this podcast, the host talks about the importance of being an exceptional listener and understanding the true meaning behind people's words. They explore the value of questions and how they can build community and provide assistance. The episode also promotes the developer team discord community and encourages listeners to support the show.
Understanding the underlying intent and emotions behind a question is crucial for effective listening and communication.
Viewing questions as opportunities for growth and a chance to demonstrate knowledge and capability can enhance engagement and deeper understanding in conversations.
Deep dives
The Importance of Understanding Questions
Questions play a vital role in our professional lives, from interviews to everyday conversations. To be a good listener, it is crucial to go beyond simply comprehending the words being spoken and understand the underlying intent behind the question. Good listening involves interpreting the emotions and feelings of the person asking the question, as well as considering the context in which it is being asked. By focusing on understanding questions better, we can become better listeners.
Viewing Questions as Opportunities
When someone asks you a question, it signifies their trust and confidence in your ability to provide an answer or assistance. Rather than viewing questions as burdens or tasks to be completed, it is important to see them as a vote of confidence. Each question presents an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and capability. Additionally, questions can serve as a starting point for conversations, allowing for deeper engagement and understanding. By shifting our perspective on questions, we can embrace them as opportunities for growth.
Almost every conversation you have will start with a question. Have you stopped to listen closely? Questions are extremely meaningful and deeply human. Paying close attention to questions is a skill that will put you head and shoulders above the average engineer or manager.
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