Master Active Listening for Exceptional Communication Skills

In this episode, I take you into the essential skill of conscious, active listening, an often-overlooked yet powerful tool for improving communication, strengthening relationships, and resolving conflicts effectively. Conscious, active listening goes beyond just hearing words—it requires focus, understanding, and thoughtful engagement with the speaker.

What is Conscious Active Listening?

Conscious Active listening is a highly engaged form of listening that involves fully comprehending and responding to the speaker, rather than just passively hearing their words. It is a crucial soft skill that enhances communication, fosters deeper connections, and aids in conflict resolution.

Conscious listening is also a critical element of the Certain Way, so it is very important for you to to understand how this contributes to energy conditioning and the establishment of a desirable culture.

Here are some key elements I discuss in this episode:

Focus: Minimize distractions and give your full attention to the speaker.

Understanding: Go beyond the words to grasp the speaker’s intent and meaning.

Reflection: Think about the message and its relevance to the conversation.

Response: Provide thoughtful feedback that shows comprehension.

Retention: Remember key points for future reference.

I take a deeper dive into all of this plus I also take a look at non-verbal elements to help you improve your overall communication skills which will lead you to more meaningful and productive conversations and provide countless other benefits.

Mastering active listening transforms the way we communicate, making our interactions more impactful and meaningful. Tune in to this episode to learn practical strategies for becoming a more attentive and empathetic fully conscious listener!

Dr. Koz (and effect!)

Dr. Stephen J. Kosmyna, Ph.D.

The Genesis Frequency Podcast / Success Ocean International / LMI-USA

Personal, Professional and Leadership Development

Are you a 'Ball Stealer?' What does that even mean?

With permission, in this episode, I share piece from the folks at Admired Leadership and their Field Notes blog. The piece asks the question, "Are you a despicable listener who steals the ball?" You'll have to listen to this episode to take a deeper dive into what all this means when it comes to effective communication.

When it comes to personal, professional and leadership development, communication is key. Too many define communication as simply our ability to articulate our thoughts and share them with others without considering listening as a part of the equation.

Listen to this episode and let me know if you see yourself in anything I share.

Dr. Koz (and effect!)

Dr. Stephen J. Kosmyna, Ph.D.

The Genesis Frequency Podcast / Success Ocean International / LMI-USA

Personal, Professional and Leadership Development

What were you thinking? What are you thinking right now? If you would take time to step back and examine what has been your dominant and habitual thoughts, it won't take you long to see how your thoughts have out-pictured as your current experience and circumstance.

When you move about life unconsciously, it doesn't mean you are not generating thoughts, it means your thoughts are more reactive than creative and therefore just bringing you more of the same old thing. You tend to live life as a series of reactions to what is happening outside of you.

When you make the shift to consciously and deliberately choosing your thoughts and what you're thinking about, you will see an almost immediate transformation of your circumstances depending on the nature of your new and intentional thoughts.

Persistent thoughts that are in harmony with your vision, your purpose, your mission and your ideal life experience, both personally and professionally, will tend to externalize and become your actuality.

Listen to this episode now as I take you deeper into how your thoughts are shaping your experience as an individual and how group thought influences your culture and results as an organization.

Dr. Koz (and effect!)

Dr. Stephen J. Kosmyna, Ph.D.

The Genesis Frequency Podcast / Success Ocean International / LMI-USA

Personal, Professional and Leadership Development