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Habit 5
Seek First to Understand then to be Understood
During the month of March, DMS students will learn about Habit 5: Seek First to Understand then to be Understood. Habit 5 is the habit of listening to other people's ideas and feelings. It's trying to see things from others viewpoints and listening without interrupting, but also being confident in voicing ideas. Click on this Habit 5 Link for information on how you can learn more and practice Habit 5 at home!
Discussion Questions:
Do you think it is important to be a genuine listener?
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Do you have someone in your life that is a genuine listener?
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What could you do differently to be a better listener?
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Why is listening important to relationships with others?
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How can being a good listener make you a better leader?
Discussion Questions:
What are the 5 steps to being understood?
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Which steps are you good at doing?
Which step could you work on improving?
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Why is it important to communicate with others?
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How does clear communication help you feel better and solve problems?
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Share a time when miscommunication caused a problem. What could have been done differently?
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