Improve listening in conversations
active-listeningskillsetup L1★64
Tibsfox/gsd-skill-creator ↗What it does
Listen fully and demonstrate understanding in conversation
Best for
Improving understanding in any conversation where communication failures are costly (mediation, therapy, leadership, conflict)
Inputs
- · speaker message
- · conversation context
Outputs
- · paraphrase
- · reflective response
- · clarifying question
- · summary
Preconditions
- · speaker is willing to communicate
- · reasonable noise level
Failure modes
- · Selective attention (hear what confirms your beliefs)
- · Premature evaluation before understanding
Trust signals
- · 6-stage listening process mapped
- · Paraphrasing formula given
- · Reflective listening with examples
- · Barriers and countermeasures listed