• To begin this discussion, we are going to watch a video clip that demonstrates bad listening: Big Bang Theory [TV Show]. (2012, November 16). Bad Listeners.Links to an external site.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TeOGJP5vGA[Video file, 02:51 min]
• What are some of the barriers to active listening that can be identified in this video? How can communications between Sheldon and Leonard be improved?
• Why are listening skills so important to employees, supervisors, and managers? Share an example of a positive or negative listening experience and the result of it.
• Earlier this term, we explored cross-cultural communications. What are some considerations for demonstrating active listening and non-verbal communication with individuals from different cultures?
• What is essential to running an effective meeting? What differences might there be between face-to-face meetings versus virtual meetings? As you discuss this together, be sure to consider how different communication styles (from our work in Module 1) might impact a meeting.

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Observing the video excerpt from The Big Bang Theory we discern numerous erroneous listening habits Sheldon displays As per our discussion points this footage highlights a few barriers to active liste... View the full answer