Inquiring Minds: Inspiring Conversations
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the key elements of meaningful dialogue, including active listening, empathy, and balanced participation.
- Recognise how unconscious bias, digital distractions, and poor listening habits can undermine productive conversations.
- Apply practical techniques, such as open questioning and vulnerability, to foster deeper connections and inspire learning through conversation.
Lesson Description
This audio lesson, part of the Inquiring Minds series on being human in the age of artificial intelligence, explores the art of having truly inspiring conversations. Behavioural skills expert Liggy Webb explains why meaningful dialogue is essential for personal growth, relationship-building, and professional success. The conversation explores the distinction between dialogue and monologue, the importance of sharing conversational space, and why empathy is crucial to genuine connection. You'll discover practical strategies for active listening, including reflecting emotions and embracing silence. The lesson also addresses common barriers such as unconscious bias, digital distractions, and 'phubbing' (phone snubbing), whilst offering guidance on having productive conversations with AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot without falling into sycophantic echo chambers.
