Kate Murphy on the Science of Effective Listening
Reclaim the lost art of listening
What you'll learn: Kate Murphy on the Science of Effective Listening — a 30-minute professional skills course on Sonder.courses.
In You’re Not Listening: What You’re Missing and Why It Matters, author Kate Murphy shares the latest research on effective listening. In this course, you’ll learn strategies for improving listening skills. First, you’ll discover how our brains respond when we’re engaged in conversation. You’ll then get best practices for effective listening, including creating the right environment, engaging curiosity, supporting—rather than shifting—the conversation, and embracing silence.
What you'll explore
- A focused, beautifully crafted lesson — 30 minutes or less
- One illuminating idea explored from multiple angles
- Works on any device — phone, tablet, or desktop
- Part of the full Sonder library of 200+ courses
- All courses are taught in English
- Certificate of Completion included with every course
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