Practical Active Listening Skills

How to become a more effective listener in any situation, How to listen more than you talk, How to listen etc.

What you’ll learn
How to become a more effective listener in any situation
How to practice active listening: Tips and examples
How to get people to listen to you
How to listen more than you talk
How to listen
What are some exercises to practice active listening
Applications of active listening

Requirements
Desire to apply active listening in your conversation
No special requirement

Description
Active listening is the most effective way of listening and engaging in conversation. When someone actively listens, they put their undivided attention on the speaker, show interest, and listen for intent or emotion. All of this not only benefits the listener, but it also benefits the speaker, helping them feel heard and seen Give the other person your full attention to show respect. When you’re about to have a conversation, put your phone away turn off the television, and avoid looking around the room. Set aside anything you’re working on so you’re not tempted to fidget or loss focus. If you’re in a loud room, see if you can move to somewhere that’s a little quieter so you can avoid the background noise.   Look at the person speaking so they know you’re attention’s on them. It’s okay to look away every now and then, but try to keep most of your focus on the other person’s face. That way, you’ll build a deeper connection and give your undivided attention on them. We know it can be hard to make eye contact if you’re shy or uncertain, so try focusing on the space between their eyebrows or mouth. You can even practice making eye contact with yourself in a mirror. In some cultures, prolonged eye contact is considered taboo and rude. Learn the customs of who you’re speaking to so you don’t make them feel uncomfortable.   Encourage the other person to keep speaking with facial expressions. Be mindful of your facial expressions so you don’t accidentally make it seem like you’re disapproving or disgusted by what’s being said to show you understand and/or are interested. With a little bit of encouragement, you’ll make the speaker feel more comfortable about opening up and truly saying what’s on their mind.

Who this course is for
CEO, directors, managers, consultants, journalist, politicians, teachers, communicators, students, general public etc.