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Ask More Questions

Ask more questions than you give answers.

When you ask questions, you create a safe space for other people to give you an unvarnished truth.

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6 Ways To Become A Better Listener

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Communication

How to Master the Art of Listening

Listening is the unsung hero of communication. We love to praise great orators and recite lines from famous speeches, and rightly so. Words are powerful. But listening can be equally so.If you improve your listening skills, you'll probably never win an award for it or make it into...

zapier.com

Listening requires mental work

We mistake listening as easy because it looks passive and instinctive, but in reality it’s hard work. Really listening (and not just appearing to listen) re...

Mistakes we make in conversations

Our general tendency is to:

Evaluate: We judge what someone is saying and agree or disagree.
Probe: We ask questions from our own frame of reference.
Advise: We give counsel, advice, and solutions to problems.
Interpret: We analyze others' motives and behaviors based on our own experiences.

What makes a great listener

Asking great questions;
Playing attention to the nonverbal communication;
Forgoing taking detailed notes to pay better attention;
Listening with the intent to understand, not the intent to respond;
Making people feel heard;
Following up on what matters.

Brooklyn Z.

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How to Give Your Full Attention - Mindful

"To listen is to lean in, softly, with a willingness to be changed by what we hear." -Mark Nepo, poet, philosopher "When I'm at work and listening to someone in a conversation or meeting, half of me is listening and the other half is thinking about what I need to do to prepare for my next meeting."

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Mindful listening

This constant, low-grade sense of urgency can impede genuine communication.
Mindful listening - focused attention to what another person is saying, without judging or ...

Hear between the words

When you’re in conversation, set your mind to being present, receptive, and ready to listen with compassion.

Bring yourself into the moment with a few deep breaths and ask yourself: What is this person communicating beyond the words they use?

Use nonverbal cues

When the other person is speaking, just listen. Stay mentally active and alert. Use nonverbal signals like nodding or smiling to let the person know you’re tuned in.

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Makayla D.

@makidd524

You're a bad listener: Here's how to remember what people say

Listening is hard. We come into conversations with our own agendas and low attention spans, and that can be a dangerous combination. When you're doing the talking, though, it's frustrating if you're not being heard. You can build better relationships and get ahead in business if you learn how to actively listen, says Cash Nickerson, author of The Samurai Listener .

fastcompany.com

We're bad at listening

We come into conversations with our own agendas and low attention spans, and that can be a dangerous combination.

When you’re doing the talking, though, it’s frustrating if you’re not being h...

Being present in conversations

Get your face out of your phone and focus your attention.
Be willing to receive information.
Be willing to engage in the conversation and to listen with the intent to understand.
Be willing to stay the course and not let your mind wander.
Bring the conversation to a close with takeaways and next steps.
Respect the existence of emotions and their roles and be aware of the body language also.
Keep your ego out of the conversation.

What happens when you listen

Listening is the basis for growth and advancement. You can’t advance your skills and knowledge without understanding others.
Listening is also important because we all want love and respect; we want to spend time with people who listen.

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