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Communications. Learning Objectives. Understand how listening is an important part of communication Relate the game to principles of communication Develop strategies to overcome barriers Practice skills of effective instruction. Listening Is. An essential part of communication
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Learning Objectives • Understand how listening is an important part of communication • Relate the game to principles of communication • Develop strategies to overcome barriers • Practice skills of effective instruction
Listening Is • An essential part of communication • Not taught in school • A skill that can be learned
Why is Listening a Key Skill of Leadership? • It connects us with others. • It helps us make decisions and solve problems.
Two Parts of Effective Listening • Active listening • Empathetic listening
Active Listening Active listening reflects what a person is saying to confirm comprehension. It requires: • Rephrasing and checking • Nonjudgmental attitude
Empathetic Listening Empathetic listening is a sincere attempt on the part of the listener to understand in depth what a speaker is saying. It requires: • Putting the listener in the speaker’s place • Seeing things from the speaker’s viewpoint • Understanding how the speaker feels
Examples of Communication Baden Powell’s gravestone Trail Symbol: “I have gone home” Wood Badge beads BSA uniform, patches What messages do they convey? Are they effective?
Ways to Assure Good Communication • Common ground • Sincerity • Authority • Clarity • Good presentation skills • Receptiveness • Environment
Four Levels of Learning • Level 1 - You Read it • Level 2 - It is Taught to you • Level 3 - You Experience it • Level 4 - You Teach it to someone else
Summary • A tool of leadership. • Essential to effective teams. • Happens in the “common ground.” • Should be clear and concise. • Is written, verbal, and nonverbal.