Summarize or paraphrase key points to show understanding and strengthen the connection with the speaker.
ashleyjuliadahas quoted2 months ago
Utilize affirmative body language—position toward the speaker, nod, and vocalize agreement.
Melissa Spittelhas quoted5 months ago
Hopefully you can see that the issue was simply that they were unprepared.
Melissa Spittelhas quoted5 months ago
listeners do not receive the same level of praise, attention, instruction, or credibility as speakers. They should!
Halima Meddahhas quoted4 days ago
Cultivating “Listening Readiness
Halima Meddahhas quoted4 days ago
verbal and nonverbal cues
stephanie samahas quoted9 days ago
Don’t be the “well, actually” person.
stephanie samahas quoted9 days ago
While we all recognize the importance of structuring our thoughts and ideas when it comes to speaking (or writing, teaching, etc.), we can forget that there is just as much intentionality required on the other side of things—the listening.
chang aczeunhas quoted10 days ago
the truth is that knowing how to listen well holds far more benefits than knowing how to express yourself.