Week 7: Listening & Questioning Skills
Week 7 Overview
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Learning Objectives
- 1Identify your preferred listening style and its strengths and limitations
- 2Recognize common barriers that interfere with effective listening
- 3Apply active listening techniques including attending, paraphrasing, and reflecting
- 4Distinguish between open, closed, and probing questions and when to use each
- 5Practice empathic listening to understand others' perspectives
Why This Matters
Most communication training focuses on speaking, but listening is equally important - and often more challenging. Effective listening builds trust, prevents misunderstandings, and helps you gather the information you need. This week's skills will improve every relationship in your life.