But listening is hard. We’ve all got a lot going on. Ideas pop in and out of our heads, and we often feel there just isn’t enough time focus on anything including listening. As a result, our minds are rarely still, always frantic. And when our thoughts are frantic, Our listening skills fall through the floor. When our listening is faulty our thinking is as well. Listening is an active exercise that requires you being engaged. If you want whoever's speaking to
think your a Rock Star then here are some pointers.
- Speak Last - Let Others Express Their Viewpoint First.
- Use Body Language to Show You’re Listening.
- Don’t Stray from the Topic - Ask the right questions.
- Let the speaker know you're with them by paraphrasing their Ideas and Feelings.
- No Judgement - Come to Your Conclusions later
- Give Feedback but Don’t Impose a Solution.
Active listening enables us to learn about others, ourselves, and form more well-rounded opinions. This leads to stronger relationships and more fruitful collaborations, critical components of a healthy life, both in work and play.
The skill takes time and effort to develop. But, if we pay attention, express interest, and wait to speak last, we will be well on our way to building stronger and more fulfilling connections.
