Christine Miles: The Shocking Cost of Poor Listening (And How to Avoid It)

In this episode, I sit down withChristine Miles, expert inThe Listening Path, to explore the skill thateveryone thinks they have—but few truly master: listening.Christine is on a mission tochange the way the world listens. With only2% of people worldwide ever receiving formal listening training, she’s making it her life’s work toteach organizations, leaders, and even children how to listen to understand—not just to respond.We dive into:✅ Whylistening is the most underrated leadership skill✅ Thebiggest mistakes people make when trying to listen✅ Howgreat listeners guide conversations to uncover real insights✅ TheCompass Method—a simple tool to help you listen more effectively✅ The staggeringcost of poor listening in organizations, relationships, and lifeChristine also sharesher personal journey—how she learned to listen differently as a child andthe life-changing impact of truly hearing others.🎧Listen now and transform the way you communicate!🔗Connect with Christine Miles:🌎 Website:The Listening Path🔹 LinkedIn:Christine Miles📷 Instagram:@christine.miles.listensChapters00:00 The Power of Listening03:34 Teaching Listening Skills06:30 Empathy and Listening in Children09:16 The Story Behind the Story12:10 Consequences of Poor Listening14:52 Navigating Emotions in Conversations17:43 Listening as a Sales Tool20:30 Future Goals for Listening Education23:22 Essential Skills for Leaders26:07 Reflections and Recommendations