Improving Your Listening Skills

Using a few key techniques, learn how to dramatically enhance how your listening skills are perceived by others.

Introduction

• Improving your listening skills
• Being aware of the perception of listening

1. Laying the Groundwork for Listening

• Why do you have a hard time listening?
• What are the signs that you’re not listening?
• How to adopt the mindset of listening
• What to do when you’re not being listened to
• How to set the stage for high-stakes conversations

2. Listening Well, Even When It’s Hard

• The structure of meaningful listening
• How to listen for what’s not being said
• How to keep yourself from interrupting
• How to let them know you’ve heard them
• Listening with patience

Conclusion

• Practicing your listening skills