<description>&lt;p&gt;This episode explores the importance of listening and seeking to understand, especially during divisive times.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Key Points:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1. Listen Without Agenda: Approach conversations with curiosity, not judgment, to foster understanding.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2. Psychological Safety: Everyone deserves to express their opinions without fear of retribution or humiliation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3. Find Common Ground: Even if perspectives differ, shared values may be expressed uniquely.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4. Deep Listening Tips:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; - Paraphrase what you hear to show understanding.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; - Use silence to encourage deeper expression.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; - Practice by observing conversations, even with the TV muted.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us tomorrow for Day 5 of this series! Explore deep listening in Shawna’s book Meet Me in the Middle, which is on sale this week and now available on Audible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 Link to the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/e4jCJ1W&lt;/p&gt;
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This episode explores the importance of listening and seeking to understand, especially during divisive times.Key Points: 1. Listen Without Agenda: Approach conversations with curiosity, not judgment, to foster understanding. 2. Psychological Safety: Everyone deserves to express their opinions without fear of retribution or humiliation. 3. Find Common Ground: Even if perspectives differ, shared values may be expressed uniquely. 4. Deep Listening Tips: - Paraphrase what you hear to show understanding. - Use silence to encourage deeper expression. - Practice by observing conversations, even with the TV muted. Join us tomorrow for Day 5 of this series! Explore deep listening in Shawna’s book Meet Me in the Middle, which is on sale this week and now available on Audible. 👉 Link to the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/e4jCJ1W

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7 Days of Sanity - Day 4: The Power of Listening – Seek to Understand

7 Days of Sanity - Day 4: The Power of Listening – Seek to Understand

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