Dr. Devesh Thakur
The video explains: 1. Barriers to effective listening include distractions, both physical (e.g., noisy environment) and mental (e.g., preoccupation with personal thoughts). 2. Biases and prejudices against individuals or groups can distort listening and prevent open-mindedness. 3. Closed-mindedness, where individuals refuse to hear differing perspectives, can hinder effective listening. 4. Lack of appropriate focus, such as fixating on irrelevant details or formulating responses while the speaker is still talking, can impede comprehension and engagement. 5. Racist, heterosexist, ageist, and sexist listening involves dismissing or attributing validity to arguments based on the speaker's characteristics rather than the content of their message. 6. Premature judgment, where listeners assume they already know what the speaker will say, can hinder genuine understanding.
Dr. Devesh Thakur is an enthusiastic and dedicated educator with a passion for cultivating confident communicators. His love for communications & public speaking has led him to earn several certificate courses in public speaking and presentations. He has written several articles, blogs, and books on communication and interpersonal skills.
With PG & Ph.D. from the prestigious Indian Veterinary Research Institute in Extension Education, he has fifteen years of experience in teaching communication courses to varied students of agricultural universities in India. His teaching philosophy revolves around creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students can overcome their fears and develop the art of persuasive expression. Through a combination of recorded video lectures, and personalized online support, he strives to equip learners with the tools to articulate their ideas with clarity, impact, and conviction.