CuriosityBased’s Post

Are You Listening—or Performing Listening? Have you ever stopped listening without realizing it? During a large summit, one participant began sharing feedback about the conference design. On the surface, the response looked attentive—nodding, eye contact, visible engagement. Later, during a team debrief, it became clear that only part of her feedback had actually been heard. After the first few sentences, assumptions took over. The rest of her message was mentally filled in and quietly dismissed. It was a case of “performing listening.” Most people believe they are strong listeners. In organizational work, however, there is often a gap between how individuals rate their listening skills and how their colleagues experience them. We know the visible cues: ✔️ Nod ✔️ Maintain eye contact ✔️ Paraphrase key phrases But these signals can mask disengagement. Real listening begins with noticing how you are listening—and what might be getting in the way. That’s why CuriosityBased created How to Actively Listen with Curiosity, a live workshop focused on building self-awareness and strengthening practical listening skills. Upcoming sessions take place April 23, July 21, and August 19. 👉 Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gGM-DX-Q Even if you don’t attend, try this: Pay attention to when you are truly listening—and when you might simply be performing it. What do you notice? ➡️ Read the full newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gBm-5FbV 🎧 Listen to Julie Pham, PhD read the newsletter on YouTube https://lnkd.in/g7_kuNdc #ActiveListening #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #CommunicationSkills #WorkplaceCulture #CuriosityInPractice Image Caption: Writer and performer Susan Lieu demonstrates what “performing listening” looks like.