{"id":15834,"date":"2019-07-31T10:30:59","date_gmt":"2019-07-31T07:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hubgets.com\/blog\/?p=15834"},"modified":"2019-07-30T18:23:49","modified_gmt":"2019-07-30T15:23:49","slug":"practical-strategies-improve-listening-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hubgets.com\/blog\/practical-strategies-improve-listening-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Practical Strategies to Improve Listening Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We?ve explored the importance of listening<\/a> in this series, and now it?s time to talk about some simple and practical strategies for honing your listening skills. It?s especially important for leaders, who have employees to manage and guide. Because simply standing in the room while someone talks is not enough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Glenn Llopis<\/a>, leadership expert explains: ?Listening goes well beyond being quiet and giving someone your full attention. It requires you to be aware of body language, facial expressions, mood, and natural behavioral tendencies. Listening should be a full-time job when you consider the uncertainty embedded in the workplace and the on-going changes taking place.<\/em>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, whether you?re in a leadership role or not, it?s easy to tune in and listen more effectively by adding a few new tools to your toolbox. Keep these tips in mind next time you arrive to work, but remember: it will take time to turn them into habit. Don?t be afraid to consistently rely on them until they become second nature to how you behave in the office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practice active listening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Active listening is a\nway to make sure that you don?t just listen, you actually hear what?s being\nsaid. In the workplace, this is critical. Tuning out as someone starts talking\ndoesn?t mean you?re listening. You?re simply present as they share important\ninformation that may be pertinent to your work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That?s where active\nlistening comes in. The practices involved in this tactic keep you focused on\nthe conversation. When you?re focused, you don?t miss details about an\nimportant due date or incorrectly hear a question or concern.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get started, keep the six skills needed for active listening, as explained by the Center for Creative Leadership<\/a>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n