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Active listening practice session

Develop deep listening skills for better leadership conversations

Practice active listening techniques to improve your ability to understand and connect with team members. This foundational skill enhances all leadership interactions.

35 minutes
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Overview

Practice active listening techniques to improve your ability to understand and connect with team members. This foundational skill enhances all leadership interactions.

Learning objectives

  • Master active listening techniques
  • Practice empathetic responses
  • Improve conversation quality

Instructions

Practice active listening:

1. Review active listening principles 2. Practice with a partner or recording 3. Focus on understanding, not responding 4. Practice summarizing and reflecting 5. Get feedback on listening quality

Steps

1

Technique review

10 minutes

Study active listening methods

2

Practice session

20 minutes

Apply techniques in conversation

3

Feedback integration

5 minutes

Reflect on practice and feedback

Pro tips

  • Maintain eye contact and open posture
  • Ask clarifying questions
  • Avoid interrupting or finishing sentences

Example outcome

Completed practice session with 3 active listening techniques mastered

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