Listening

The power of listening

SEL Lesson 1

What does the word listen mean?

Make an effort to hear something.

synonyms: hear · pay attention · be attentive · concentrate on hearing  

Multiple Select

Do people really listen?

• Yes

• No

People...

• Do not listen to understand. how someone feels.

• Do not listen to how someone feels.

• Only listen to reply/ respond.

Good listener vs. Bad listener

Listening to understand, instead of listening to reply, is much more effective as seen in this example.

Effective listening skills ...

Are the basics of building successful relationships with people.

How we engage others in verbal and non-verbal communication, what do we hear behind words, how we understand and empathize the emotions of others, ask questions and clarify the messages — all these contribute to our emotional intelligence and effective social skills, influencing our lives.