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Effective communication relies on understanding both our own social styles and how we listen. This guide explores key aspects of communication, including active listening behaviors like eye contact, nodding, and feedback, alongside both good and poor listening practices. It also delves into four social styles: Analytical, Driving, Amiable, and Expressive, highlighting their characteristics, strengths, and potential pitfalls. By mastering these concepts, we can improve our interpersonal interactions, enhance relationships, and achieve better outcomes in both personal and professional settings.
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Good Listening Behavior Eye contact Nodding Gestures Feedback Body language Interacting Probing Confirming
Poor Listening Behavior No response Jumping to conclusion Rushing the speaker Distracted Multitasking Walking away Inappropriate facial expression Yawning Interrupting
Social Styles Analytical Driving Amiable Expressive
Drivers • Highly assertive • Action oriented • Control their emotions • Focus on tasks, not on people and processes • Too impulsive • Insensitive
Expressives • Outgoing • Gregarious • Develop relationships • Enthusiastic • Short attention • Too spontaneous
Amiable • Supportive • Good listener • Avoid conflict • Hate change • Too cautious • Dependable
Analytical • Wait until asked • Easy to get along with • Want facts • Rule follower • Self-disciplined • Analyze situation
SIRO’s Social Style • Analytical Driver • Amiable Expressive