![]() ![]() ![]() In addition, you will likely learn new things: Causes you to be viewed as a “good conversationalist”.Facilitates products/services improvement.The benefits of being a good listener include: My experience is almost universal despite the fact that listening is one of the most valuable human skills. Sure, over the years I received a spattering of simplistic advice (e.g., look people in the eye, don’t check your phone) - but that was about it. However, I repeatedly heard this cute phrase: “We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak” (Epictetus 55-135 BC) - but no one ever taught me HOW to do what I was supposed to be doing when I had my mouth shut. I received training on almost every imaginable topic (and some that were unimaginable), but never listening. When was the last time you took a listening class? If you are like most people, the answer is probably never.ĭuring my eight years of post-secondary education and my 30+ years working in the corporate world, I know I never had any listening training. ![]()
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