Begin by choosing someone with whom you will be having this conversation. Is there someone whom you have been neglecting in the listening department? Is there someone who is typically unheard? Or do you have an unresolved conflict that would benefit from some active listening?

After you have chosen, be sure to set the stage properly for listening. Review key concepts from this week and think through how you will apply them. Next, challenge yourself by implementing these concepts in a real conversation. Feel free to ask the individual afterward, how you did and if they felt heard. Take notes soon after the conversation is over, so it is fresh in your mind. Write response describing your experience and applying each of the concepts used.