How to be a World-Class Listener: Connect with People in Ways You Never Thought Possible

How to be a World-Class Listener: Connect with People in Ways You Never Thought PossibleWhen someone claims to be a good listener, it usually means theyve mastered waiting impatiently for another person to talk before entering a conversation. But thats not listening. Neither is interrupting with your own thoughts when you hear something that jogs your memory, or judging whether or not you agree or disagree with whats being said. Listening involves truly hearing what other people are saying, and once you master it, youll enjoy more

When someone claims to be a good listener, it usually means theyÕve mastered waiting impatiently for another person to talk before entering a conversation.

But thatÕs not listening. Neither is interrupting with your own thoughts when you hear something that jogs your memory, or judging whether or not you agree or disagree with whatÕs being said.

Listening involves truly hearing what other people are saying, and once you master it, youÕll enjoy more intimacy in your romantic relationships, a deeper connection with children and other family members, and better interactions with co-workers, direct reports, supervisors, and customers.

In this guidebook to cultivating your listening skills, youÕll get proven strategies to truly start listening to others. YouÕll find that if you sit quietly, donÕt react, and ask questions based on what the other person is saying, the world will open up to you in ways you never dreamed possible.