Please Listen don t Just Hear Me

Title:
Please Listen, don’t Just Hear Me
Word Count:
602
Summary:
Did you know that there is quite a difference between listening and hearing?
The skill of listening is frequently overlooked, or given a low priority in our communication
The benefits of having good listening skills are far reaching.

Keywords:
listening,listeningskills,communication, good communication skills,interpersonal skills

Article Body:
ˆOne of the greatest gifts you can give to anyone is the gift of attention."
-- Jim Rohn
Did you know that there is quite a difference between listening and hearing?
Hearing is receiving sounds and communication. We hear all the time, but are not always aware
In relating with other people listening is a skill that needs to be learned. It is not merely
The skill of listening is frequently overlooked, or given a low priority in our communication

A major factor to a person having poor listening skills is that they are too self focused. Peo


Many times people believe if someone is telling them about a challenge that they are having, t
Here are some good ways to develop listening skills:

Be interested in the person you are talking to. Listen with the intention of learning about th

Develop an attitude of curiosity towards people. Ask them questions about what they think, fee

Develop your observation skills to notice things about the other person. What brings a smile t
The benefits of having good listening skills are far reaching. You build rapport quicker with

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