Stephen Covey's statement that "The biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand. We listen to reply" is analyzed. The document explains that most people listen just so they can respond to the other person's point, rather than truly understanding their perspective. This leads both parties to only focus on giving their own opinion without listening to understand the other side, resulting in unproductive debates where neither viewpoint is considered.
Stephen Covey's statement that "The biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand. We listen to reply" is analyzed. The document explains that most people listen just so they can respond to the other person's point, rather than truly understanding their perspective. This leads both parties to only focus on giving their own opinion without listening to understand the other side, resulting in unproductive debates where neither viewpoint is considered.
Stephen Covey's statement that "The biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand. We listen to reply" is analyzed. The document explains that most people listen just so they can respond to the other person's point, rather than truly understanding their perspective. This leads both parties to only focus on giving their own opinion without listening to understand the other side, resulting in unproductive debates where neither viewpoint is considered.
BRIONES BSECE – 1A My comment about the statement:
“The Biggest Communication problem is we do not listen to understand.
We listen to reply.” by Stephen R. Covey
Stephen Covey’s Statement shows that most people
simply wait for you to finish so they can respond to your point. They are not listening to you to understand your claim. Yes they are listening to you, so they can give you their opinion on the matter. This problem leads to disastrous results when both parties are doing the same thing. You already have your opinion. I have mine. We can debate, but it will be waiting for you to finish your statement, so I can give you mine.