8 Ways to Master the Art of Effective Listening
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8 Ways to Master the Art of Effective Listening
Balaji ViswanathanNalandaU.com
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You're short on ears and long on mouth. -- John Wayne
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Why listening Matters?
• Listening is a crucial element of teamwork and essential to succeed in any corporate environment.
• Most of the learning in a corporate environment comes from these unwritten rules, learned through listening.
• Listening helps bonding with teammates and build lasting relationships.
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1. Relax. Have an adequate rest before an important meeting. Don’t show up tired.
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2. Cut the Chord
Leave your phone and laptop in your desk when you are required to listen.
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3. Keep a physical notepad. Jot stuff periodically to keep you engaged.
This will reduce your urge to interrupt the speaker and also provide you a better organization.
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4. Slightly lean forward. This will show you are listening & also keep you committed.
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5. Pay attention to body languageMost of what we communicate is non-verbal. Watch out for these non-verbal signals.
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6. Make a Conscious effort to Retain Eye Contact with the Speaker
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7. Try paraphrasing & summarizing the content in smaller meetings.
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8. Try to avoid nitpicking on speaker’s mannerisms. Cut them some slack.
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Listening in meetings can especially be boring. However, surviving them is key to your corporate survival.