Sharpening our Listening Skills by Tara https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs 5 Tangible Ways to Improve Listening en-us 2016-11-09 01:32:13 UTC 2025-11-28 13:58:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png Take my eyes off the Screen https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136498466 2016-11-09 17:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136498466 Paraphrase what the speaker says without interpreting his/her words https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136501513 2016-11-09 17:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136501513 Back away from technology. https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136505866 Make eye contact.
Don't interrupt


]]> 2016-11-09 18:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136505866 SOLER https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506119 square up
open up
lean in 
eye contact
response

]]> 2016-11-09 18:09:26 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506119 Breathe https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506293 Take a deep breathe and a moment to refocus on the speaker, rather than other work.

]]> 2016-11-09 18:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506293 paraphrase https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506386 be on their level
square up
giving your full attention
putting yourself into their world]]> 2016-11-09 18:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506386 Empathy https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506409

]]> 2016-11-09 18:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506409 https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506411 Physically adjust yourself
Disconnect from devices/move away
Ask questions to get details/clarification

]]> 2016-11-09 18:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506411 Allow the pause https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506438 Allow for pauses and 'wait time' in the conversation. 

]]> 2016-11-09 18:10:06 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506438 turn my monitor off or furn it away https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506505 2016-11-09 18:10:14 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506505 Move to a quiet / less busy space. https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506515 2016-11-09 18:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506515 Turn body toward person https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506530 Make the person feel important
eye contact
Meet in a different location (HH)
clarifying questions
recognizing celebrations
follow up - feedback

]]> 2016-11-09 18:10:17 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506530 If you find yourself not listening, stop and re-adjust. https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506538 2016-11-09 18:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506538 If it's something incredulous, I will say "No Way!" and they are instantly elaborating and feel my empathy. https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506553 2016-11-09 18:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506553 https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506620 Remove distractions 

]]> 2016-11-09 18:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506620 Make eye contact https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506718 2016-11-09 18:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506718 https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506744 Eye Contact
Body Language
Natural Paraphrasing
Turn Away from Distractions
Genuine Concern/Empathy]]> 2016-11-09 18:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506744 <b>physical transition to show you are paying attention</b> https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506784 allow for wait time
asking clarifying questions]]> 2016-11-09 18:10:47 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136506784 https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136507479 A walk and talk. Walking while discussing.]]> 2016-11-09 18:12:15 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136507479 Make a conscious effort to give the speaker your full attention! https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136507831 2016-11-09 18:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136507831 Take notes! Or, when walking down the hall & someone asks for something, have them email you. That way we both know I will remember https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136509346 2016-11-09 18:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/136509346 thelkowski https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/137805516 2016-11-15 16:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/thelkowski/zo00bwwcrrqs/wish/137805516