
Active Listening
The ESSENTIALS for listening are already within you – that is the basic belief expressed in this simple and practical book.
Even without knowledge of the techniques of active listening, the reader will be brought to the realization that he/she possesses all that is needed for listening well.
Listening is the forgotten communication skill, but arguably, the most significant. It is a crucial part of our ability to engage and communicate with others. Listening actively, however, takes this skillset up a level. Almost everyone sincerely believes that they listen effectively; however, good listening skills are rare. Most of us have never been taught the habits that would make us effective listeners, so they need to be practiced and developed. As you develop your listening with purpose, understanding and empathy, you will build better trust and stronger relationships.
Here is an overview of what it contains:
•Communicating effectively
•Developing effective communication skills
•Basic listening skills
•Benefits of active listening
•Ways to increase your self-awareness
•How to become an active listener
•Listening in difficult situations
•Improving how you study nonverbal communication