Friday, October 17, 2008

Twelve Tips to Be Good Listeners


M.M.M.Ahmed,Editor,Proactive Personality Developer


* Stop what you are doing and listen. Don’t be tempted to do two things at once.


* Turn off all negative thoughts you have about the speaker.


* Actively listen for ideas.


* Do not interrupt.


* Start listening with the first word and then listen intently.


* Think at the speed they are talking, don't jump ahead.


* Find an area of interest.


* Judge the content and not the delivery.


* Resist distractions if you possibly can.


* Suspend your judgment and keep an open mind.


* Listening involves the ability to understand what is being said.


* Listening is an essential part of being a good communicator.

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