Improving+Your+Listening+Skills

Listening is one of the most important skills in the workplace.

Companies whose employees and managers listen effectively stay informed,up to date, and out of trouble. Conversely,poor listening skills can cost companies millions of dollars a year as a result of lost opportunities ,legal mistakes,and other errors.

Throughout your career, effective listening will give you a competitive edge,enhancing your performance and thus the influence you have within your company.

To be a good listener, adapt the way you listen to suit the situation.
 * Recognizing Various Types of Listening**

The primary goal of content listening  is to understand and retain the speaker's message. The goal of c ritical listening  is to understand and evaluate the meaning of the speacker's message. Empathic Listening  is to understand the speaker's feelings,needs,and wants so that you can appreciate his or her point of view,regardless of whether you share that perspective.

1- Receiving 2- Decoding 3- Remembering <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">4- Evaluating <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">5- Responding
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Understanding the Listening Process **

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Good listeners actively try to overcome the barriers to successful listening.

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