What is Your Ear Q

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Step 7: Communication & Stress

What is Your Ear-Q?

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Systematic Stress Management:

Step 7 - What is Your Ear-Q?

Just like measuring an I.Q. (Intelligence Quotient), you can also learn about your Ear-Q. How well do you rate as a listener? Do the key people in your life listen well? Review each question below and fill in your responses. People frequently overrate themselves as listeners. You may also find your listening skills are sharper with certain people, such as bosses or best friends.

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STEP 7: Communication And stress

1. On a scale of 1 - 100, how would you rate yourself as a listener?

Introduction

What listening characteristics do you have that made you decide on the above rating?

What is Your Ear-Q?

Ten Blocks of Listening

2. On a scale of 1 - 100, how would these people rate you as a listener?

• Supervisor

• Siblings

• Co-worker

• Spouse

• Employee

• Children

• Parents

• Best friend

Listening Blocks

Skills for Active Listening

Improving Your Ear-Q

Assertiveness

Assertiveness Inventory

Assertiveness with Other People

3. Name a person who is a good listener.

What makes this person a good listener?

The Benefits of Assertiveness

Assertiveness Training - The L.A.D.D.E.R. Technique

My Practice L.A.D.D.E.R.

Step 1: Understanding Stress

Step 2: Stress Management at Work

Step 3: Type A & B Behavior Patterns

Step 4: Biofeedback Training & Relaxation

Step 5: Thinking Differently

Step 6: Time Management

Step 7: Communication & Stress

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