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    This document discusses differences in how men and women listen and communicate. It notes that men typically activate the left brain hemisphere when listening, taking a logical, analytical approach, while women activate both hemispheres, taking a more holistic, intuitive approach. Men generally seek quick solutions while women prioritize empathy and the overall picture. Men are more action-oriented and want relevant details, while women are people-oriented and connect conversations emotionally. The document concludes listening is important in life and that men and women approach it differently, so adapting listening styles to situations is important.

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    How to be a positive listener?

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    This document discusses differences in how men and women listen and communicate. It notes that men typically activate the left brain hemisphere when listening, taking a logical, analytical approach, while women activate both hemispheres, taking a more holistic, intuitive approach. Men generally seek quick solutions while women prioritize empathy and the overall picture. Men are more action-oriented and want relevant details, while women are people-oriented and connect conversations emotionally. The document concludes listening is important in life and that men and women approach it differently, so adapting listening styles to situations is important.

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    How To Be A Positive Listener?

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    Sui Ming Chan
    This document discusses differences in how men and women listen and communicate. It notes that men typically activate the left brain hemisphere when listening, taking a logical, analytical approach, while women activate both hemispheres, taking a more holistic, intuitive approach. Men generally seek quick solutions while women prioritize empathy and the overall picture. Men are more action-oriented and want relevant details, while women are people-oriented and connect conversations emotionally. The document concludes listening is important in life and that men and women approach it differently, so adapting listening styles to situations is important.

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    Intra- and Interpersonal Competencies

    Being A Positive Listener

    Communication Process & Communication Barriers

    Communication process

    Communication barriers

    Preoccupation/ Lack of interest

    Environmental Factors

    Psychological Filter

    Emotions

    Rate Difference

    Negative Intentions

    Listening Gap between Men And Women

    Video extraction - Friends

    Brain Activity - Men VS Women


    Men: Left brain hemisphere is activated while listening
    Logic Rational Sequential Analytical Objective Look at parts

    Women: Both hemispheres are activated while listening


    Random Holistic Intuition Synthesizing Subjective Look at wholes

    Expectation - Men VS Women


    Men: Always look for solutions to the problems Pinpoint and keep it short and simple Women: Always look for empathy as well as solutions to the problems Emotional consensus, the overall picture and solutions

    Listening Style - Men VS Women


    Men: Actionoriented listeners Look for relevant information Little patience for rambling off topics or talking unnecessary details Women: Peopleoriented listeners Look for every single details Connect the conversations with emotional messages

    Processing - Men VS Women


    Men: Formulate Women: Think out answers inside and loud and share their then express them process of inner discovery Processing all relevant information Let thoughts flow to figure out correct freely and express or useful answers them out loud which helps to tap into intuition

    Response Style - Men VS Women


    Men: Listening silently, interject rarely and usually ask for clarification only Keep silent until the answers come out Women: Interject with small acknowledging remarks Jump to different topics and love to share personal experience

    Response Style - Men VS Women


    Men: Nod their heads when they agree Women: Nod their heads to show they are listening

    Conclusion
    Listening is a must in daily life Reminded that hearing and listening are different Men and Women shows different performance in listening Different types of listening and skills should apply in different situations

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