Listen

a how-to guide on effective listening

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Listen Intently

Effective listening is essential to building good relationships. The effective listener's first goal is to listen intently. This involves more than merely hearing. Good listening requires focus. Listening intently will improve communication with friends, family and coworkers. Learn tools and techniques to pay attention and keep your mind from wandering to listen intently.

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Show Interest

Showing interest using appropriate body language helps others feel comfortable communicating their ideas, thoughts, and feelings. Communication with body language is just as important as communicating with words. Non-verbal cues can communicate interest, confusion or disagreement. Learn to be aware of body language.

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Offer Feedback

Offering supportive feedback will distinguish you as an effective listener and a great friend, coworker or employee. Responding appropriately to the ideas and feelings of others is one of the most essential and difficult tools of effective listening. Communicate understanding of the speaker's ideas and feelings. Learn to offer supportive feedback.