Listening is More than Hearing

Dr. Peggy Frailey PhD · 05-22-2008 , 12:38 PM

Communication is a two way street. The fine art of listening is often overlooked. It involves more than just keeping your ears open - it includes keeping your mind open as well. These tips will help you improve your communication skills by making you a better listener.
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theGrayzz · 05-23-2008 , 03:56 PM

This is very good advise for anyone wishing to advance their professional respect level in a company. Executives have a habit of noticing my looks first and then assuming that I'm just a face without a brain. Being able to communicate effectively has made me a valuable and respected professional. Listening can also be a Smoking Gun in some situations :-)

Lauren Elder · 06-03-2008 , 10:13 AM

I think that to be an effective communicator, listening is more important than speaking at first. "Seek first to understand, then to be understood" is kind of my personal motto. Great article, Peggy.

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05-22-2008 , 12:38 PM
Dr. Peggy Frailey PhD Offline OA Spectator Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 28	Listening is More than Hearing Communication is a two way street. The fine art of listening is often overlooked. It involves more than just keeping your ears open - it includes keeping your mind open as well. These tips will help you improve your communication skills by making you a better listener. View The Full Article

05-23-2008 , 03:56 PM
theGrayzz Offline OA Expert Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6	Re: Listening is More than Hearing This is very good advise for anyone wishing to advance their professional respect level in a company. Executives have a habit of noticing my looks first and then assuming that I'm just a face without a brain. Being able to communicate effectively has made me a valuable and respected professional. Listening can also be a Smoking Gun in some situations :-)

06-03-2008 , 10:13 AM
Lauren Elder Offline OA Spectator Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 241	Re: Listening is More than Hearing I think that to be an effective communicator, listening is more important than speaking at first. "Seek first to understand, then to be understood" is kind of my personal motto. Great article, Peggy.


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