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The Art of Listening
Listening is a skill we can all work on.
Be an active listener to truly learn from others and find out the other person's perspective.
• Put yourself in the other person's shoes, look at things from the other person's perspective
• Show that you are actively engaging in listening to what is said, one way to achieve this is " back-channeling".
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Ending on a good note
• We usually remember the first and last parts of interaction this is why it's important to have high energy when you introduce yourself and as you end an interaction.
• Assume that you will see the other person again
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Back-Channeling
• Back channeling is providing short and encouraging responses to the speaker to show that you are actively listening to what is said, this also encourages the speaker to continue
• Examples include: "mm-hmm", "totally", "yeah", nodding or shaking of the head, etc.
• Ask questions ab...
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Be human
Everyone you meet feels they are special in some way and we all have insecurities.
Rather than always telling stories of your highlights also share your mistakes to be relatable. Nobody is perfect and people are more receptive to those who aren't afraid to point to their shortcomings.
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Genuine Appreciation
• Be warm and radiate high energy(especially when making introductions and goodbyes)
• Give positive and honest feedback. People are most likely to improve when encouraged.
• Sincere appreciation can only be displayed if you are genuinely interested in the other person. Be interested ...
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Give honest, sincere appreciation. Be hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise, and people will cherish your words and treasure them and repeat them over a lifetime - repeat them years after you have forgotten them.
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