ARE YOU LISTENING?

Below are five distinctly different ways people naturally listen, called listening approaches.  Read through the following descriptions to determine your listen style:

-From the book:  Engagement is Not Enough by Keith E. Ayers pg. 132

#1:  Appreciative Listening:  Listening to appreciate what you're hearing to enjoy the experience and be entertained.

#2:  Empathic Listening:  Tuning into the feeling content of what the person is saying, showing that you care.

#3:  Comprehensive Listening:  Listening to understand the overall message, not necessarily the specific details.

#4:  Discerning Listening:  Listening to get all the facts and details and make sure you don't miss anything.

#5:  Evaluative Listening:  Listening in order to evaluate what is being said and make a decision.