In this habit, it is saying that you should always listen to the person telling you something before you speak so you can fully understand what they are telling you. You should also genuinely listen so you can thoroughly process the details of the story. After you listen, you tell them what you want to say and what you have to contradict or agree with. For instance if I were to be talking to someone, I would let them talk their part and let them get out their information. While that person is talking, I would be listening and catching thoughts and ideas, then I will speak out and tell that person my ideas and thoughts.
By: Colin Orton
By: Colin Orton
“Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” This habit means if you listen to someone they will do the same in return. There are many ways you can improve this Habit and many ways you can do it wrong. One way to improve is to genuinely listen to the person who is speaking to you, not butting in to their story or thinking about something else while they’re talking to you. You can also use mirroring phrases it will help you understand and walk in others shoes. Another thing is that if you want to improve the habit don’t use the five poor listening styles; Spacing Out, Pretend Listening, Selective Listening, Word Listening Self-Centered Listening Spacing out is when someone is talking to us, but we ignore them. When all is said and done habit #5 definitely helps you improve your listening skills.
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“Seek first to understand then to be understood.” You must listen to others before they listen to you. If you use this habit, you will have better relationships. When you genuinely listen, you will grow closer to your friends. If you put yourself in others shoes, you will see how they feel and understand them better. If you practice mirroring and mirroring statements, it will help you listen to others better and get to know them. In then end, this habit will have a positive effect on you and the people around you.
By: Lanie Drinnon
By: Lanie Drinnon