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Listening Skills for Effective Communication

Be a better listener and communicator

Experts estimate that 45 percent of communication time is spent listening, but do you really understand what you hear? To be a successful leader, you must be a good listener. In this practical workshop, you’ll develop listening skills and leave with a better understanding of the receiving side of communication. 

Key Topics Covered

  • Four types of listening
  • Your listening style and how to use it
  • Self-monitoring for times of low listening energy
  • Six ways to refuel listening energy
  • How to break irritating listening habits
  • How to hold listener interest and attention
  • How to give and receive feedback

Who Should Attend:
Professionals who want to more accurately understand what others say.

Course Objectives:

  • Identify the four types of listening.
  • Define your listening style and how to use it.
  • Review self-monitoring for times of low energy.
  • Describe six ways to refuel listening energy.
  • Discuss how to break irritating listening habits.
  • dentify how to hold listener interest and attention.
  • Demonstrate how to give and receive feedback.