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Thursday, November 17, 2016 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Don't Ask "Can You Hear Me Now?" Start Listening Instead

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Most of us believe we are good listeners. However, we often overestimate this skill and are hard-wired to short change it by making assumptions, providing answers, and jumping in when we think we know what people are trying to say. In doing so, we rob ourselves of the chance to encourage growth, build trust and respect, and promote ownership. Listening is about more than hearing the words; it is about tone, body language, and so much more. But wait … listening well can be learned, so join Judith Mills to understand and practice this underutilized skill. Experience how difficult it is to listen; then understand the effect of good listening and why it is good. Explore ways to identify how to know someone is really listening. Practice the art of asking good questions so you can truly listen to the answers. Join Judith to discover how good listening builds respect, trust, and ownership.

Judith Mills
Judith Mills Consulting

Judith Mills is interested in people. Rising from software engineer to VP of development at a global software company, she is equally comfortable talking about building great applications as she is working on organizational strategy. Judith’s interest in people and her desire to create great work environments where people can thrive and do their best drive her to continually learn more and seek new opportunities to effect change. She has worked with leadership teams and implemented Scrum and kanban with lean and XP principles for hundreds of teams both here and abroad in China, India, and Europe. Learn more about Judith.