Developing The Skill Of Social Awareness

Description

Are you socially aware? A key element of emotional intelligence is social awareness. In this episode, learn practical tools to help you become a better listener, express empathy, and read body language in social settings.

Transformation Tip: “You can observe a lot by just watching.”

Tools of social awareness:

Good listening
- Truly understand the person you’re listening to
- Switch your attention to listening not just responding
- It doesn’t mean you have to agree with them
Listen with your eyes
Everyone has a backstory
- Everyone is dealing with struggles
- Don’t be so quick to judge the present without understanding the past
- FORM (exercise to get to know someone)
  - F - Family
  - O - occupation
  - R - recreation
  - M - message
- Empathy
Body language
- Expresses more than words do
- Pay attention to body language
- Learn to read the room