Here are the key concepts from the “Getting the most out of the course” video:
- Listening is a Learnable Skill: Listening can be improved with new information, self-awareness, and practice strategies.
- Self-Assessment: Start with a self-assessment of your listening habits, being brutally honest or seeking feedback from others.
- Challenges to Listening: Identify common listening challenges and practice strategies to overcome them, even if they don’t seem to apply to you.
- Effective Listening Behaviors: Focus on practicing a few of the six effective listening behaviors over the next few weeks or months.
- 30-Day Listening Challenge: Complete the 30-day listening challenge and use the tip sheet from the Exercise Files to reinforce your learning.
This video emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and practical strategies for becoming a better listener.