The Power Skills Project

96% of people think they're a good listener, but only 25% actually are. So what's going on? That's what Adam and James discuss, along with a bunch of tips on how to be better.

Show Notes

Stephen Covey says, "Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”

Can you think of times when you've done that? Even if you can't, you may well do it - 96% of people think they're a good listener, but only 25% actually are.

That's why, in this episode, Adam and James discuss the misconceptions around being a 'good listener', and offer some actionable tips to be better.

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References from the pod
Listening to People (hbr.org), HBR
What Great Listeners Actually Do (hbr.org), HBR
The price of poor listening (management-issues.com)

What is The Power Skills Project?

The Power Skills Project is a free podcast from Assemble You (https://assembleyou.com).

You may not have heard the term Power Skills before, but you’ve probably heard of soft skills.

We think Power Skills better acknowledges the importance and impact of things like leadership, resilience, productivity, and communication. The transferable superpowers that are some of the most valuable skills you can develop.

We’re all works in progress, and we want to improve ourselves and share our improvements with you - that’s why we chose to call this the Power Skills Project.

Every week, we discuss essential skills like active listening, motivating people, confidence, curiosity or dealing with change. We interview experts and practitioners across a myriad of industries and share their stories and learn from their experiences.

We'd love for you to drop by and listen in!