Listening to Witness

There are so many different reasons for listening. In this series, we’re presenting a range of inquiries as a way to think about how and why we listen, and how our intentions affect the experience.

Today we’re asking: How can we listen to witness?

  • What happens when we focus on the present and listen with our whole body?

Your face is a warm sun 🌞 and when you shine it on someone, they feel the warmth. If you look down while they’re talking, a little of that warmth goes away. If you look over their shoulder at something, they’ll feel the difference.

We’re curious how you’ve been adapting these subtle signals of good listening during an era of virtual communication. How have you been cultivating presence with people despite the distance?