Radio Headspace Listen Like It Matters (Because It Does)
Feb 17, 2026
A guide to deep listening that shows why hearing someone is harder than it seems. Topics include barriers to listening, how listening is learned, and a practical pace, space, and grace framework. Learn tactical techniques like paraphrasing and internal summaries to build trust and improve communication at work and home.
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Three P Barriers To Listening
- Listening is often blocked by physical, physiological, and psychological 'P' barriers that prevent presence.
- Recognizing these barriers helps you intentionally remove obstacles to hearing others.
Pace, Space, And Grace
- Create space, slow your pace, and give yourself grace to become present in conversations.
- Move to quieter places, open mental space, and allow yourself to listen beyond words.
Feedback Instead Of Support
- Matt Abrahams recounts giving feedback when a colleague actually wanted support after a poor meeting.
- He missed nonverbal cues like posture and pace because he hadn't fully listened.