<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;</description>

Playbook For Performance

Shawna Corden

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

NOV 1, 20248 MIN
Playbook For Performance

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

NOV 1, 20248 MIN

Description

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