I’ve always struggled with listening. I think I get so caught up in the flow of my own thoughts that I forget to listen. There’s a way to listen that makes me feel like I’m being understood, which helps me open up and connect more. I thought I’d share it with you. STEP 1: Turn…
Listen for a few minutes before talking. Listen for body language. Listen for non-verbal cues. Listen for tone. Listen for your own feelings and emotions. Listen for what your client is really trying to tell you. You’ll be amazed by the difference in quality of communication when you’re listening and when you’re talking. Step 1:…
Listening isn’t easy for most people, but it’s an important skill to master. We’ve all had moments where we’ve felt the need to speak up, even though we really wanted to keep our mouths shut. Why is that? Why do we want to speak up when we know our words are likely to make others…
The ability to listen well is one of the most important skills for a professional writer. It’s also one of the most difficult. Most people want to talk about themselves, or get something off their chest. That’s why it’s so easy to get distracted by the latest drama on social media, or the news, or…
This post will show you the best ways to listen to people without getting annoyed, bored, or distracted. I’ll also show you how to avoid getting stuck in your head when listening to others. STEP 1: Focus on the person, not the content The first thing you need to do is understand that people are…
Being a good listener means you’re able to listen to others without judgement or interruption. It means you’re able to see beyond surface level answers to what’s really going on with the person you’re speaking to. This skill is an absolute necessity for success in business and in life, but most of us don’t practice…
When I was in college, I had a professor who would ask us all to write down the words we heard during class on our index cards. Then he’d ask us to read the index cards of the students sitting next to us and see if we could identify the words. This was an exercise…
Being a good listener is an essential skill in today’s world. Not only does it help you to understand others better, but it also helps you to become a better communicator. In this post I share a few ways you can improve your listening skills. Steps to Become a Good Listener Listen with your eyes…
Being a good listener is much more than just hearing what someone says. It’s about learning from the conversation, taking notes, and listening for deeper meaning behind what they say. When you’re a good listener, you’re not only making sure you understand what’s being said, but also that you’re able to take away insights from…
How to listen to people effectively so you can understand what they want STEP 1: Listen with your eyes Listening is not a passive act. It’s a very active process. To be a good listener, you must actively engage in the conversation. This means paying attention to facial expressions, tone of voice, body language, and…