Flipping Over:
The Characteristics of Passive Listening
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Drifting Thoughts
Superficial hearing
Ability to attend to the interlocutor consciously and fully, understanding both what they say and what they mean.
Delayed or No Response
Key Characteristics
Clear, firm, and respectful communication method, defending ideas without aggression or passivity.
Feedback aimed at improvement, expressed with respect, clarity, and a focus on growth.
Set of gestures, postures, and expressions that accompany or replace verbal language.
Minimal engagement
Our minds wander, and we get easily distracted.
We register the words but don't delve into the meaning or emotions behind them.
We offer few to no verbal or nonverbal cues that we are listening.
of Passive Listening
We might not respond at all, or our responses might be generic and disconnected.
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Why Does Passive Listening Matter?
missed information
Damaged relationships
Ability to attend to the interlocutor consciously and fully, understanding both what they say and what they mean.
Clear, firm, and respectful communication method, defending ideas without aggression or passivity.
Feedback aimed at improvement, expressed with respect, clarity, and a focus on growth.
Set of gestures, postures, and expressions that accompany or replace verbal language.
Misunder-standings
Wasted Time
The Impact
Communication becomes inefficient and unproductive.
We might overlook crucial details or nuances.
Speakers may feel unheard and undervalued.
We might misinterpret the speaker's message.
of Passive Listening
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Question 1
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Question 3
Question 3
Think about the last time you felt truly heard. How did it feel? Now, think about a time when you felt like someone was just going through the motions while you were talking.
How did THIS Make Your Feel?
Key Characteristics of Passive Listening
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Flipping Over:
The Characteristics of Passive Listening
Start
Drifting Thoughts
Superficial hearing
Ability to attend to the interlocutor consciously and fully, understanding both what they say and what they mean.
Delayed or No Response
Key Characteristics
Clear, firm, and respectful communication method, defending ideas without aggression or passivity.
Feedback aimed at improvement, expressed with respect, clarity, and a focus on growth.
Set of gestures, postures, and expressions that accompany or replace verbal language.
Minimal engagement
Our minds wander, and we get easily distracted.
We register the words but don't delve into the meaning or emotions behind them.
We offer few to no verbal or nonverbal cues that we are listening.
of Passive Listening
We might not respond at all, or our responses might be generic and disconnected.
Hover over the card. Left click on the card. And drag the card to reveal each characteristic.
Why Does Passive Listening Matter?
missed information
Damaged relationships
Ability to attend to the interlocutor consciously and fully, understanding both what they say and what they mean.
Clear, firm, and respectful communication method, defending ideas without aggression or passivity.
Feedback aimed at improvement, expressed with respect, clarity, and a focus on growth.
Set of gestures, postures, and expressions that accompany or replace verbal language.
Misunder-standings
Wasted Time
The Impact
Communication becomes inefficient and unproductive.
We might overlook crucial details or nuances.
Speakers may feel unheard and undervalued.
We might misinterpret the speaker's message.
of Passive Listening
Hover over the card. Left click on the card. And drag the card to reveal each characteristic.
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 3
Think about the last time you felt truly heard. How did it feel? Now, think about a time when you felt like someone was just going through the motions while you were talking.
How did THIS Make Your Feel?