The most basic of all human needs is to be understood... The best way to understand people is to listen to them
Facts about Listening We spend 50% or more of communication time listening. Most of us remember about 50% of what we hear shortly after, and only 20% after two days.
Hearing The physiological process that occurs when sound waves enter the auditory canal, strike the eardrum, and vibrate
Listening is a decision! The act of mindfully hearing & attempting to comprehend the meaning of words spoken by another person in a conversation. Listening is a decision!
The Process of Effective Listening Attending Understanding Responding Remembering
The process of focusing on what a speaker is saying Attending The process of focusing on what a speaker is saying regardless of distractions
Attending Get physically ready to listen Resist mental distractions Resist interrupting others Hear a person out before you react Observe nonverbal cues
accurately to reflect the Understanding Decoding a message accurately to reflect the meaning intended by the speaker.
Understanding Ask questions to gain additional information Paraphrase meaning to check your understanding. Empathize with the speaker.
Responding The act of confirming – in a supportive way – that the speaker’s message was received Responses Agreement Disagreement Critique
Responding Feedback Verbal Responses Non-Verbal Responses
Being able to retain information and recall Remembering Being able to retain information and recall it when needed.
Remembering Repeat the information Construct mnemonics Take notes
Listening Assessment And Improvement Plan