On the northern end of Kaanapali Beach and featuring all the comforts of home, our resort vacation residences are a step above the ordinary. Here you can choose to barbeque poolside or dine in exquisite luxury all within steps of your expanded accommodations.
Active listening goes beyond just listening. Active listening means being attentive to what someone else is saying. The goal of active listening is to understand the feelings and views of the person. In fact, active listening comes from the person-centered therapy of Carl Rogers. But, active listening is not only used in the therapeutic setting-it's an essential component of effective communication.
This is a very brief summary of some of the important points of active listening. Others relate to using listening as a means to de-escalate a potential conflict, keeping a cool head when other stakeholders may not be doing the same, recognizing the difference between a person and the problem that needs to be resolved.