05: Just Listen! The Secret to Getting Through to Just About Anyone
Episode description
“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”
- Stephen R. Covey.
Are you really listening? One of the most valuable tools for communication is the ability to listen and understand what someone is saying and feeling. Whether we are solving issues at home or tackling tasks in the workplace, effectively listening can help us reach our goals sooner.
In this episode, I explore some great tips for improving your listening skills, as well as some personal ways these very tips have helped me.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to connect by showing genuine interest.
- How to ‘rewire’ yourself to listen and suppress your predispositions.
- How to achieve better results with targeted responses.
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Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone
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