In this episode, we're perking up our ears and discussing what it means to listen well. Then we'll share what we've been reading, watching, listening to and following.

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What you'll hear:

• News from Maggie
• What makes a good listener
• Whether it's possible to listen well when you disagree with what you're hearing
• Strategies for listening when you're bored, distracted or angry

Can I quote you on that?

• "A conversation is an exchange where you can be giving or you can be taking." Jacey
• "One thing that makes a good listener is paying attention to detail." Jacey
• "Any discussion where your goal is to be heard isn't going to be a good one." Maggie
• "The goal has to be listen first, make a point second." Maggie
• "Part of being a good listener is giving yourself time to process the information you heard so that you're not reacting." Maggie
• "Attention is at an all time premium because we have so many distractions. Making space to hear someone is a gift of increasing value." Jacey

Links:

• "What Great Listeners Actually Do" 
• Story Corps
• Prep Dish
• Perfect Little World
• Edge of Seventeen
• Blackish
• James Arthur – "Say You Won't Let Go"
• Gavin James
• Beauty and the Beast soundtrack
• Fat Mascara
• Mom Life podcast
• @alphafoodie
• @jasmineraecakes
• Lucie's List

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