Like I have said before and even my online instructors at mycomputercareer.com said this...

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This is why so many people are mad at and envy those who are able to or have active listening skills/people skills like I do.  I also have cybersecurity skills, maintenance skills, and am very adaptable to many scenarios, whereas the ones who are not will slowly be replaced with people that have more of an OPEN mindset similar to mine. Two other reasons are I like to solve problems rather than create or blame others, and I enjoy explaining anything I either know about or are able to learn about, because I know how to use these new tools to create educational material that anyone can learn from.  This is why people similar to me will be a very rare coveted resource in the very near future.  

 Teaching soft skills, including active listening, is generally considered challenging but possible with intentional approaches. Several factors that make teaching these skills hard include the intangible, interpersonal nature of soft skills, lack of set curricula, and the need to create safe, supportive environments where learners feel comfortable being vulnerable. Teaching active listening specifically requires helping learners quiet their inner dialogue and engage fully with the speaker, which is difficult because many people habitually formulate responses while others are speaking rather than truly listening. 

(Does any of this ring any bells for my mother, father and sister and any other family members that are incapable of listening?)

Research and experts highlight some key challenges:

  • Soft skills are difficult to teach because they involve emotional intelligence, empathy, and social interactions, which are less tangible than technical knowledge.

  • The educational system often lacks proper integration and resources for soft skills training.

  • Students and adults may lack motivation or be resistant to practicing new communication habits.

  • Active listening must be taught as an intentional skill including techniques like paying full attention, withholding judgment, reflecting, and validating what the speaker says.

  • Creating safe spaces and emotional safety in learning contexts is critical for effective soft skills development.

  • Despite the challenges, soft skills and active listening can be taught effectively with proper methods such as practice exercises, feedback, and creating awareness about listening habits.

In sum, it is not easy to teach soft skills or active listening because they are behavioral and mindset-oriented skill sets, but with deliberate strategies, commitment, and supportive environments, learners can improve these crucial abilities significantly.uft+5

  1. https://www.uft.org/news/teaching/learning-curve/hard-facts-about-soft-skills
  2. https://www.trevormuir.com/blog/active-listening
  3. https://www.sciedupress.com/journal/index.php/jct/article/download/27688/16995
  4. https://blogs.iadb.org/educacion/en/listening-skills/
  5. https://www.nationalsoftskills.org/why-soft-skills-are-so-difficult-to-teach/
  6. https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/coaching-others-use-active-listening-skills/
  7. https://www.consensus.app/search/what-are-the-challenges-in-integrating-soft-skills/iZfvyXfeTzO2v3LLjDTWZg/
  8. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/resumes-cover-letters/hard-skills-vs-soft-skills
  9. https://resources.twc.edu/articles/why-are-soft-skills-a-hard-sell
  10. https://www.reddit.com/r/devops/comments/11bu7ad/soft_skill_advice_needed_is_it_possible_to/

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