The world is a noisy place where you fight to be heard every day. Despite the fact that we have been taught at home and at school how to speak, none of us have had any training in how to listen. Multiple academic studies have shown that between 50% and 55% of your working day is spent listening, yet only 2% of people have been trained in how to listen.
We feel frustrated,isolated and confused because we aren't heard.
As a speaker, it takes absolutely no training to notice when someone isn't listening - they're distracted, they interrupt or drift away as you talk.
Yet the opposite is also...
What emerges in between?
This episode is an 'experiment' between Claire Pedrick and Oscar Trimboli as a result of an introduction by Shaney Crawford from Japan.
They explore the role of second languages, the value of silence, and the importance of understanding the past.
What does a group...
Published 11/20/24
This episode delves into the critical role of listening, particularly in the context of debates and the competitive advantage provided to participants.
Sasan Kisravi explains the significance of preparation in debate, especially when preparing both sides of the argument.
When preparing both...
Published 08/13/24