Sunday, September 19, 2010

Effective Listening Skills - How to be a good listener

Most people are born with two ears to hear with active operation, but unfortunately not many of their God-given hearing devices. For those who are trying to communicate something, can be frustrating when the other person does not recognize, it's yours! Do not be such as to hinder the other. Learning to listen.

Are you a good listener? Everyone thinks I'm an excellent listener. I always compliment her, so do not get all swollen with brushedPride. But seriously, why exactly they think I'm a good listener? I asked some of my colleagues, friends and family to discover what they are doing what a good listener had to say:

A good listener always listens, before jumping in to respond.

A good listener is someone who is listening to you, without discernment, is supported when you need it, and gently guides your thinking on the right track, if they are obviously on the wrong track.

A good listener is not about you or talkTo interrupt when someone else speaks.


Listening is more than one sensory function is a great value and critical capacity. Good listening can improve over a tense working environment, a rocky personal relationship and as we read, it can also drive a person back on track . It is a universal jurisdiction, it can develop, if they choose to, can give wonderful performances and the personal or professional life.

Why listening is important? You show respect andThe honor of a person when listening. It also shows you think, what they say is important. You can validate the person who hears them. Did you ever believe that someone could build confidence is listening? Could be. Listening is also building a credible reputation of advantage. The more you listen, others will be more, what you say. If you hear someone talk about how you feel welcome, important, appreciated and understood. Who wouldI do not want to hear these things? These are just some of the reasons why listening is important.

It is not listening. First of all, is not listening to music around you. This can be a difficult concept for some people still absorbed. You know who I'm talking too much. Those who speak and hear often is not love, because they are so busy, their views must be specified. It 'hard, round, people like that. So to avoid, as they did.

What is listening? Is ListeningAll about the other person. This is to calm the mind and focus your attention on the one hand, speaks, rather than thinking about how you're going to react. Remember, you can not listen when the mind is engaged in finding what you are going to say. Enter your full and undivided attention shows a willingness to listen. Conversations stop and think you've had in the past. Who was the most interested in what you said? What is it about themwhy you think that interest them? Try to implement some of these things in your conversations.

What are some practical ways to show, I heard? Your body language, the music you hear the signal to send, that you are. If you know the other person that you try listening to some of these techniques.

And if the other person is sitting around a conference table, the credits towards the person speaking, your body language signals of interestin what is said.


Do not bend your arms in front of you, because this does not mean that you are open to insights.


With direct eye contact with the speaker also indicated interest. Based on the speaker's eyes. However, try to see if the unpleasant for you, rather than on their foreheads. The speaker may feel and look, but will find the opposite. This works well for the speaker.


Tilt your head to oneside or the other shows your attention to the things discussed.

Another way to prove you can feel really use interjections. Try saying "mmm" "uh oh", "I see what you mean" or "I can report" type statements. Ask questions when appropriate, is also shown interest. Paraphrasing is a technique that works well. Have you ever had someone paraphrase something you said? This is a simple way to prove that you are listening, because in realityand what did you feel with your words and say that the person who heard it from. If these techniques are used, is to hear a great way to make sure that you provide, indeed.

On the other hand, if the presenter is quite easy when you know your audience is lost. Ever had your audience does not say a thing, do not look, engaged as an e-mail on his computer during the session, or sleep during conversation? This is quitegood indication they are not really listening. Remember, in order not to send wrong signals.

But what if I'm not really interested? We all ran to the scene where we hear interesting topic, not so. Unfortunately, there is sometimes a part of life. This does not mean that we should listen and not rude. It simply means that we need more effort to concentrate on listening. If you are in a situation like this, there are some tricks that help you throughit.


Remember, if we listen, we respect. Every person deserves respect. Do not we all agree with what they say, but we can still show respect for listening.


Try to let the other person. Looking at the situation from their point of view. 'Probably you know the subject can be boring. How do you like when you sleep your audience while you spoke? My mother always said: "Treat others as you would like to be treated." Not badCouncils.


Take notes, if appropriate for your situation and drowsiness. Notes is a good way to demonstrate interest and is also a good way to stay awake in a boring presentation. It stimulates the brain to focus on what is said, even if you can not find the material interesting. Six bonds can be a valuable resource for others. I know I have!

Okay let's review what we have learned so far. Listening is a critical and veryvaluable expertise. Listening is not about you, it's about the other person. Listening shows respect for others. You can tell if someone is listening to their body language is that "use" hmm, "uh oh", "I see what you mean" or "I can report" kind of statements, when and to ask questions, or paraphrase, if you take notes.

Now you know the basics of effective listening skills. Try putting these ideas into practice today. Good jobEnvironmental and personal relationships in order to improve the use of the new ability to listen!

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