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The key to deep listening is to offer complete presence to the speaker from "summary" of The Wisdom of Listening by Mark Brady
To truly listen deeply to another person, we must be fully present in the moment. This means setting aside our own thoughts, judgments, and distractions, and giving our undivided attention to the speaker. When we offer the gift of complete presence to someone, we are showing them that we value and respect them. We are saying, "I am here for you. I am listening to you. You matter to me."Deep listening requires us to be fully engaged with the speaker, both mentally and emotionally. We must not only hear the words that are being spoken, but also try to understand the underlying emotions and intentions behind those words. This involves tuning in to the speaker's tone of voice, body langua...
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