Questions on Listening

Listening: Active Listening Obstacles to Listening Questions on Listening For Clergy

• How well do I read the person's nonverbal behaviors and see how they fit or don't fit with what he or she is saying verbally?
• How careful am I not to overinterpret nonverbal behavior?
• How intently do I listen to what the person is saying, noticing the mix of experiences, behaviors and feelings?
• How easily do I tune in to the core messages being conveyed by the person?
• How effective am I at identifying themes in a person's story?
• What distracts me from listening more carefully? What can I do to manage these distractions?
• How effectively do I listen to what is going on inside myself as I interact with people?