Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood Habit 5 Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood You Have Two Ears and One Mouth…Hel-lo!!

Five Poor Listening Styles Spacing Out Pretend Listening Selective Listening Word Listening Self-centered Listening

Genuine Listening Listen with your eyes, heart, & ears Stand in their shoes Practice mirroring

Communication with Parents Take time to listen and understand your parents. You’ll gain a greater respect for them and you’ll get your way more often. Begin with small deposits into their RBA – every little bit counts Then, start asking them some questions like “How was your day?” or “Is there anything I can do around the house?”

Seek to Be Understood Requires Courage Think Win-Win: you understand them, help them understand you Giving feedback is an important part of seeking to be understood