The Power of Listening by Doug Fields

HOW TO TELL YOU'RE NOT LISTENING WELL

1. YOU'RE THINKING OF A RESPONSE TO THEIR FIRST STATEMENT

2. YOU ALLOW YOUR EYES TO WANDER

3. YOU DON'T REMEMBER A TEENAGER'S NAME

4. YOU ASK, "HOW ARE YOU?" WITHOUT WAITING FOR A RESPONSE

HOW TO TELL YOU ARE LISTENING WELL

1. YOU LISTEN WITHOUT INTERRUPTION

2. YOU ASK SPECIFIC FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS

3. YOU STAY FOCUSED

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• What is one new idea/thought/learning you have after watching this? 

• Is there anything Doug said that you disagree with? Is there anything you would add?

• Would you call yourself a good listener? If so, what tips would you add to this list of listening well? If not, which of these tips is most helpful for you?

• What are one or two ways you can hold one another accountable to growing in your listening skills as you care for students in your ministry?