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Communication Quote by Julia Heywood

“You are never listening to what someone is saying, you are only ever listening to what you are hearing” quote by Julia Heywood
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““You are never listening to what someone is saying, you are only ever listening to what you are hearing””

Julia Heywood

About This Quote

Source Speech: "Active Listening Workshop", 2019

Listening is filtered by personal biases; we hear what we expect, not always what is said.

In simple terms: We hear our own expectations.

Key Takeaway

Practice mindful listening to reduce bias.

Themes

communication psychology bias

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

educational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • conflict resolution
  • education sessions

Key Concepts

active listening cognitive filters

Questions to Reflect On

  • How often do you notice your own listening bias?
  • What steps can you take to hear more accurately?
A Different Perspective

Changing ingrained habits is difficult.

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