#088: Are You Even Listening? How to Improve Your Listening! Part 2

Ever felt like your attempts to listen were falling short? Do you find yourself inadvertently steering conversations in the wrong direction? We've all been there. Join your hosts, TalkDoc, Meredith, and Teighlor, as we navigate the nuances of effective listening and unravel responding errors that hinder our ability to truly connect with others.

Communication breakdowns happen when we misinterpret the context or jump into problem-solving mode when someone simply needs an empathetic ear. Have you ever noticed the domino effect of someone tuning out when they feel unheard? It's a cycle we've all experienced.

In this episode, we're not just scratching the surface—we're diving deep. Learn from real-life scenarios as we discuss nine common responding errors that can throw a conversation off course. Tune in for practical tips and strategies to enhance your listening skills. Discover how to break free from the cycle of communication breakdowns and foster deeper connections with those around you. Because when we truly listen, we not only hear words but also understand the emotions and stories behind them.

Music by epidemic sound.

SHOW NOTES:

Experts :  Wolvin and Coakley

Resources :  

Listening Education

https://www.listen.org/resources/Documents/LE%202011-2.pdf

https://edge.sagepub.com/system/files/77593_5.1ref.pdf

Responding Errors:

1. Stage Hogging
2. Overly Focusing on Details
3. Creating Distractions
4. Selectively Responding
5. Interrupting
6. Focusing on the Speaker’s Delivery or Criticizing the Speaker
7. Insensitive Responding
8. Defensiveness
9. Ambushing

Links :

Dave Barry’s Complete Guide to Guys

https://www.amazon.com/Dave-Barrys-Complete-Guide-Guys/dp/0449910261