Are there important people in your life, who say “you don’t listen to me,” or “it seems as if everything I tell you goes in one ear and out the other?” Do you have difficulty remembering people’s names, what they say, and the tone of their voice? Do you get agitated with long discussions and lots of questions without some physical action and visual material to look at? If so, you are not alone. Do you know that 78% of the population has Auditory as their least preferred sensory pathway to take in information? And, do you know that only 7% of the population has Auditory as their primary preferred way to receive information? These are the people most likely to tell you that you are not listening, unless you are an auditory learner as well.
Is it any wonder why there are so many misunderstandings, false assumptions, erroneous conclusions, wasted hours in meetings, conflicts and costly mistakes, when the world uses Auditory as the primary communication pathway to solve problems, make decisions, give instructions and exchange information? If you want to improve your relationship with the Auditory people in your life or just be a better listener overall, here are some simple and powerful neuroscience methods that work quickly.
A universal method is paraphrasing what you think people said to let them know you are listening and to confirm that you heard it correctly. This one simple step will save a lot of time, eliminate frustration and build good will. Here are some powerful techniques for different environments.
Phone Conversations, Telemarketing, Webinars and Lectures
Meetings, One-on-One, Training and Sales Calls
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As a person with hearing loss (in my left ear), I can vouch for auditory information being my least favorite way of taking in information. I believe that my reason lies in the ability to hear what is said correctly. Could this be the reason many people prefer other methods as well? When I think of relying on what I heard, there is no tangible or physical affirmation to describe what I’ve heard and there is no way of conveying something heard without trusting that I heard it correctly.
Many people make an assumption based on what they hear, what they believe, and want they want to hear (biases). If I feel something I take part in it.If I see something it causes me to notice details. If I smell something I can give a comparable description that people I know can relate to, but I can not trust that my brain will not alter what I hear based on my mood, feeling toward the communicator, or another stimuli. Hearing to me seems to be the most manipulative of all the senses that is why I trust it less than other senses when it comes to learning.
I will however try your suggestions when it comes to other people. Sometimes I seem insensitive or uncaring to people that do not know me. I’ll let you know how it goes in a few weeks. Thank you, I have enjoyed your post.
Thank you sharing your personal experiences and thoughts about hearing. As you point out, hearing and listening may be two different things. I am looking forward to learning how the techniqes work for you.
Stephen
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