WHAT TO REMEMBER!

Effective listening is not just hearing what the speaker's message, it is about understanding what the message is. Listening attentively, eliminate distraction, getting the important ideas are example of good listening habits.
To build powerful listening skills, remember this!

• Control external and internal distraction
• Become actively involved
• Separate facts form opinions
• Identify important facts
• Avoid interrupting
• Ask questions
• Paraphrase the message
• Use lag time
• Take notes of important points
• Be aware of gender differences

A good listener will gain: RESPECT, AIRTIME, INFORMATION, BETTER RELATIONSHIP, GREAT CLARITY AND INCREASED LIKABILITY. (see more information from the previous blog: Benefits of good listening)

Listening is very important because this is the way we learn. We learn from the information we gather by listening to the speaker. How well you do on something, shows how well you listen.
So, if you're the listener, give time the speakers to express their thoughts and ideas because they will most likely return the favour. You definitely like when people listen to you, so why not listening to others too.