A good listener is more appreciated than a good talker. That is because a good listener always allows people to hear their favorite speaker: themselves!
Being a good listener is not an accident. Some things to consider:
1. Always look at the person who is talking. Anybody worth listening to is worth looking at.
2. Lean forward as you are listening. This forces you to concentrate on what is being said.
3. Ask questions! This lets the talker know that you are eager to hear what he has to say.
4. Stick to the speaker’s subject and don’t interrupt. Don’t change the subject to something you are interested in.
5. Use the speaker’s words: you and your not me, my, and mine.
These are nothing more than common courtesy. This will pay off for you as you are listening. Hey, you might just probably learn something!
Jacques
CreatingWealthThatLasts
2 comments:
Hi Jacques .. as you say .. are you listening? Listening can be quite difficult - but we do have two ears and only one mouth .. though for some you definitely wouldn't know it ..
thanks - go well
Hilary Melton-Butcher
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Hello Jacques,
This is another that is very important for those in business. Are you listening to what your clients have to say. If you are not you will not meet the needs that they have and you will loose business. Thank you for yet another really good point. Everyone needs this.
Dan and Deanna "Marketing Unscrambled"
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