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"Traits of a Good Listener" (with tips on how to improve)
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"Traits of a Good Listener" (with tips on how to improve)
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1. They don't listen to respond
Good listeners don't focus on what they're going to say next
They focus on understanding and internalizing the conversation
They know that retaining all the info shared in the convo is the most important part of a conversation
Good listeners don't focus on what they're going to say next
They focus on understanding and internalizing the conversation
They know that retaining all the info shared in the convo is the most important part of a conversation
Tips on how to IMPROVE
In your next call
Try acting like you aren't allowed to respond to the speaker
If you're not thinking about responding, your brain fully focuses on comprehending the message
You'll be listening to comprehend, not respond
In your next call
Try acting like you aren't allowed to respond to the speaker
If you're not thinking about responding, your brain fully focuses on comprehending the message
You'll be listening to comprehend, not respond
2. They ask Follow-Up questions
An important part of listening is engaging with the speaker
Good listeners clarify and reiterate what the speaker is saying
They ask relevant questions to make sure they understand whats being communicated
An important part of listening is engaging with the speaker
Good listeners clarify and reiterate what the speaker is saying
They ask relevant questions to make sure they understand whats being communicated
Tips on how to IMPROVE
Next time you're having a conversation
Put an emphasis on making sure you are nodding and using physical cues to show the speaker you are interested and engaged
Next time you're having a conversation
Put an emphasis on making sure you are nodding and using physical cues to show the speaker you are interested and engaged
Don't focus on asking questions
Focus on constantly asking yourself "what do I need more clarification on?"
When you answer that question, then you have created your question
This makes the questions much more relevant and productive
Focus on constantly asking yourself "what do I need more clarification on?"
When you answer that question, then you have created your question
This makes the questions much more relevant and productive
3. They're fully present
Being present means that you're fully engaged in the moment
You aren't thinking about what was said in the past
You're not anticipating what you'll say next
You're processing information as it's told to you
The current convo has your full attention
Being present means that you're fully engaged in the moment
You aren't thinking about what was said in the past
You're not anticipating what you'll say next
You're processing information as it's told to you
The current convo has your full attention
Tips on how to IMPROVE
-Avoid distractions such as your phone or outside noise
-Maintain good eye contact
-Take notes during the conversation (mentally or physical notes)
-Avoid distractions such as your phone or outside noise
-Maintain good eye contact
-Take notes during the conversation (mentally or physical notes)
3 benefits of being a good listener
1. You'll be more focused
2. You'll build stronger relationships
3. You'll process information better
1. You'll be more focused
2. You'll build stronger relationships
3. You'll process information better
Listening is a skill I work on daily
It has paid off for me in so many ways
I hope you found value in this & if you have questions please feel free to ask
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It has paid off for me in so many ways
I hope you found value in this & if you have questions please feel free to ask
If you got value from this I would appreciate if you RT the first tweet to share it with all others who can benefit
