Topic > Analysis of Why We Don't Listen Better - 1639

Petersen, I realized that there are many actions and changes I need to make in my life. One of the things I struggle with the most is listening. To overcome this struggle, I am willing to incorporate the “talker-listener card” into my daily conversations (Petersen, 2007, pp. 55-64). Using this tool will guide me in developing active listening skills. Whenever I have a disagreement with a friend or family member, I can use this card. According to Petersen (2007), “Using TLC opens the door to more effective conversations when someone needs to 'talk about things'” (p. 55). This method helps prevent shouting matches and forces people to respond calmly and rationally to disagreements they find