Many people would describe listening and hearing as synonymous. Merriam Webster defines hearing as “the process, function or power of perceiving sound.” They also define listening as “the ability to hear something with thoughtful attention.” Out of these two definitions, there is a winner when it comes to a business setting. Listening is the better… Read More
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Did I Hear That Right?
If you want to do something right now to start having more successful relationships with coworkers, clients, friends and family just STOP… and listen. If you’ve read articles about improving your communications skills, you probably already know the single most important component of communication is listening. Seems simple enough, but true active listening is an… Read More