Assignment 1 of 2 Introduction This assignment is all about listening – something we rarely do effectively. The Assignment How do we really listen? Or perhaps the question should be, do we just hear and not listen? Conscious listening is necessary to achieve improved relationships not only at work, but also at home. Discuss the many ways in which you listen, at home/at work. Then elaborate on what you learned about conscious listening. In what ways is this different from the way you listen now? Say how following Julian Treasure's recommendations could change your understand of people, of situations at work and in your personal life.

Assignment 1 of 2 Introduction This assignment is all about listening – something we rarely do effectively. The Assignment How do we really listen? Or perhaps the question should be, do we just hear and not listen? Conscious listening is necessary to achieve improved relationships not only at work, but also at home. Discuss the many ways in which you listen, at home/at work. Then elaborate on what you learned about conscious listening. In what ways is this different from the way you listen now? Say how following Julian Treasure's recommendations could change your understand of people, of situations at work and in your personal life. Grading Criteria For all responses now, you are required to turn in a paper in APA format with examples to support your points. This paper should include a reference page with a minimum of 2 academic sources. These sources should also be used in your response as in-text citations as further support for the points you are making. You need to save the paper as a document in .rtf .pdf .doc or .docx format and attach it. Check for spelling and grammar before submitting. Consult the following links for the basics on the reference page and in-text citations. There is a grading rubric. You can view it before you submit your paper to make sure you are covering all the bases. Resources Please see the resources listed above and use the Lib Guide as well for other sources. Resources Listening.pdf Listening.pdf - Alternative Formats 06 Chapter 6 - Mindful Listening.html 06 Chapter 6 - Mindful Listening.html - Alternative Formats Chapter 6 Glossary.html Chapter 6 Glossary.html - Alternative Formats COM.120 06 Listening _1_.html COM.120 06 Listening _1_.html - Alternative Formats COM.120 06 Listening.html COM.120 06 Listening.html - Alternative Formats 07 Chapter 7 - Emotions and Communication.html 07 Chapter 7 - Emotions and Communication.html - Alternative Formats Chapter 7 Glossary.html Chapter 7 Glossary.html - Alternative Formats COM.120 07 Managing Emotions.html COM.120 07 Managing Emotions.html - Alternative Formats Julian Treasure: Conscious listening in a fast-paced world Duration: 15:21 Julian Treasure, an expert in the study of listening talks about the importance of cultivating a listening habit. Julian Treasure: Shh! Sound health in 8 steps (2010) Duration: 7:15 Julian Treasure says our increasingly noisy world is gnawing away at our mental health -- even costing lives. He lays out an 8-step plan to soften this sonic onslaught on our senses. Assignment 2 of 2 Introduction Emotional Intelligence, something we don’t talk about enough, and what is often not practiced. A necessary skill for survival in relationships of all kinds. The Assignment After viewing the videos on Emotional Intelligence, and taking notes, consider the following questions and then write your response. How does the absence or presence of emotional of intelligence affect interpersonal communication? Do you think having emotional intelligence is very important, and does your answer line up with the concepts in the module? Can and should emotional intelligence be taught and by whom? Are IQ and EQ mutually exclusive? Give examples and support your points. Grading Criteria For all responses now, you are required to turn in a paper in APA format with examples to support your points. This paper should include a reference page with a minimum of 2 academic sources. These sources should also be used in your response as in-text citations as further support for the points you are making. You need to save the paper as a document in .rtf .pdf .doc or .docx format and attach it. Check for spelling and grammar before submitting. Consult the following links for the basics on the reference page and in-text citations. There is a grading rubric. You can view it before you submit your paper to make sure you are covering all the bases. Resources Please see the resources listed above and use the Lib Guide as well for other sources. Strategies to become more emotional intelligent | Daniel Goleman | WOBI Duration: 10:32 How can emotional intelligence help us be better leaders? Are we really aware of how we manage ourselves and our relationships? Daniel Goleman lays out some strategies that can work. The Power of Emotional Intelligence | Travis Bradberry | TEDxUCIrvine Duration: 19:13 Why do people with average IQs outperform those with the highest IQs 70% of the time? It all comes down to emotional intelligence. Daniel Goleman: Why aren't we all Good Samaritans? Duration: 13:14 Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence, asks why we aren't more compassionate more of the time Leading with Emotional Intelligence Duration: 3:49 Tips for developing and using emotional intelligence.