Art of active listening

Art of active listening is one of the best skill anyone can invest for highest return of invest for their times. Skill which leaves you richer from where you started i.e listening. It helps you develop trust of people, makes them feel invested , shows your authenticity and genuine behaviour. Above all by listening you got to know something different than what you already knew and would have been speaking about. This skill inturn helps you build art of asking right questions at right time by being in the moment. Word Active is very important here. Normally while listening we are preparing answer or response to what we listen. Active Listening practice keeps us dedicated to only listening first, then absorb facts, ask clarifying questions and then frame your answer. This way you have spent enough time in understanding and responding than reacting to a scenario.