The Practice of the 3Cs of listening
This needs 4 people, one speaker and 3 listeners. Note books and a quite space also.
Instructions
Step one
Person A (Speaker) Talks (3-5 minutes):
Express your thoughts, ideas, or experiences for a few minutes.
Step Two
Person B (Listener) - Focus on "Curiosity" (What does the person think?):
Listen attentively without judgment, seeking to understand the speaker's thoughts and gathering factual information.
After Person A finishes, mirror back essential facts observed during the talk (1 minute).
Person C (Listener) - Focus on "Compassion" (How does the person feel?):
Listen empathetically, paying attention to emotions and feelings conveyed by the speaker.
Reflect back essential observations and feelings without interpretation (1 minute).
Person D (Listener) - Focus on "Courage" (What is the intention of the person?):
Delve into the deeper intentions, clarity, commitment, and potential future implications behind the speaker's words.
Mirror back the degree of clarity, commitment, and future potential perceived (1 minute).
Feedback Session
When Person A stops talking, Persons B, C, and D provide feedback on their specific focus (Curiosity, Compassion, Courage).
Participants should only share observations related to their listening focus.
Closing Reflection (Person A):
Person A briefly reacts to the feedback received from Persons B, C, and D, acknowledging and sharing insights or reactions.