Relationships: Develop active listening skills

Key Results

• Complete 4 Coursera courses on active listening and communication
  Start value: 0, Target value: 4, Notification frequency: Quarterly
• Use 6 listening exercises from Headspace for mindfulness
  Start value: 0, Target value: 6, Notification frequency: Monthly
• Conduct 5 empathetic listening practice sessions using Greater Good Science Center resources
  Start value: 0, Target value: 5, Notification frequency: Monthly
• Participate in 6 discussions on Kialo to practice structured listening
  Start value: 0, Target value: 6, Notification frequency: Monthly
• Complete 8 feedback sessions using RetroTool
  Start value: 0, Target value: 8, Notification frequency: Weekly
• Use 3 active listening apps like Reflect, Better Conversations, or Thinkly
  Start value: 0, Target value: 3, Notification frequency: Monthly
• Participate in 4 role-play listening sessions using Mentimeter for feedback
  Start value: 0, Target value: 4, Notification frequency: Monthly

Initiatives

• Take a course on active listening
  Enroll in online courses on active listening techniques through platforms like Udemy or LinkedIn Learning.
• Use apps to practice active listening
  Use apps like Reflect or Better Conversations to practice and enhance active listening skills.
• Engage in role-playing listening exercises
  Participate in role-playing exercises to practice active listening in various scenarios, using resources from communication skills websites.
• Practice paraphrasing in conversations
  Regularly practice paraphrasing what you hear in conversations to confirm understanding, using techniques from books on communication.
• Participate in mindfulness meditation for better listening
  Use mindfulness meditation apps like Insight Timer to improve focus and attention during conversations.
• Read books on listening skills
  Read books such as "Just Listen" by Mark Goulston and "The Lost Art of Listening" by Michael P. Nichols to understand and improve listening skills.
• Attend workshops on listening skills
  Participate in workshops or seminars focused on improving listening skills, offered by organizations like Toastmasters or local communication centers.