6. Listens Actively

Claire Pedrick, Shaney Crawford and Oscar Trimboli explore the nuances and dynamics of workplace listening, including the importance of presence, flexibility, and curiosity. Key insights include: Listening is about creating shared meaning, not just exc …

In Episode 127, Claire Pedrick and I discussed listening through many dimensions, including the role of pause and silence, the influence of the backstory and its impact on workplace change. Now we are at Part Two of Three, you’re about to hear is the reflections from 16 different listeners who initially emailed Claire with their feedback and were open enough to agree to record their perspectives. Some were recorded on audio, and some were video. I invite you to notice what these 16 listeners heard that was similar and different to you. What I loved exploring was listening to the wide variety of adjectives and verbs. They used to describe their insights, how they explained what they saw, and their thoughtful reflections about HOW it was said and WHAT was said.

What emerges in between? This episode is an ‘experiment’ between Claire Pedrick and Oscar Trimboli as a result of an introduction by Shaney Crawford from Japan. They explore the role of second languages, the value of silence, and the importance of unde …

This episode delves into the critical role of listening, particularly in the context of debates and the competitive advantage provided to participants. Sasan Kisravi explains the significance of preparation in debate, especially when preparing both sid …

The importance of listening at Level II – listening to the content, which is three-dimensional hear, see, and sense Noticing nonverbal cues and their congruence with their words is a vital skill toward becoming a deeper listener. While these cues can b …