Hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest Dr. Woody Woodward discuss the art and importance of listening to others.
The Tennis Match of Conversation
Listening is often superficial, treated like a tennis match of exchanging ideas without truly understanding or connecting.
Three Levels of Listening Explained
Dr. Woodward outlines three levels of listening: internal, focused, and global, emphasizing the transition from self-oriented to genuinely understanding others.
Cultivating Mindful Listening
Effective listening requires mindfulness and intentionality, reducing distractions, and cultivating a genuine curiosity about the speaker.
