Listen "100. Listening to Understand versus Listening to Win | Strategies for quality listening and how to know when you've got it right"
Episode Synopsis
Hidden in plain sight is the most important procedure we do. Listening. And not just listening, but listening to understand. Measurable, improvable, and, when done well, can have an incredibly positive impact. Intention is key with listening: are we doing it to understand or to win? In this episode, we break down specific strategies for quality listening, potential pitfalls, and how to know when you've got it right.Guest bio: Lon Setnik MD is an Emergency Physician and Associate Director of Clinical Programs at the Center for Medical Simulation with expertise in communicationAwake + Aware | Our 2026 RetreatJoin us at Awake and Aware, our 3-day retreat in Scottsdale, AZ. March 1-4, 2026. Space is limited.Learn More Here🎓 P.S. This is a CME event.The Flameproof CourseThe hidden anti-burnout curriculum we all should have learned in training. Cohort 3 begins Sept 10, 2024. Get the deets For full show notes of this episode and all sorts of other goodies, visit our podcast websiteWe discuss: The concept of listening as a procedureTwo modes of listening: listening to understand and listening to win Specific tools for listening to understandSeparating the problem from the personThe external marker of quality listeningFinding the optimized solution in patient interactionsNegotiation strategies for successActive vs empathic listeningHow to stay present during conversation
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