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How to Become a More Empathetic Listener

Harvard Business Review

When the subject of how to be a good listener comes up, psychologists often talk about the value of “perspective-taking” — that is, projecting ourselves into the lives of those we’re listening to. What truly good listeners do, however, is work collaboratively with other people to understand them.

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What Is Active Listening?

Harvard Business Review

Active listening requires mastering many skills, including reading body language and tone of voice, maintaining your attention, and being aware of and controlling your emotional response. In this article, the author explains what active listening is and how to improve this essential communication skill.

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Pundits Love To Blame Bureaucracy. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Listen To Them:

Digital Tonto

Second, is a rushed process, with little or no time taken for analysis or to listen to dissenting voices. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Listen To Them: first appeared on Digital Tonto. We need to notice the telltale signs: First, there is a false sense of urgency calling for drastic action when none is needed.

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Listening, Learning and Leading: Digital Transformation Expert Debra Aizikovitz

Planview

The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that I’m not always right and I need to listen to others so I can learn their perspectives. Now, I am the last to speak and I listen more so I can identify people’s core needs. The biggest lesson is that it can make a huge difference to stop and listen rather than reacting quickly with emotion.

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How to Package and Price Embedded Analytics

Just by embedding analytics, application owners can charge 24% more for their product. How much value could you add? This framework explains how application enhancements can extend your product offerings. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Be a Loud Listener

Michael Roberto

He describes the value of being a "loud listener" when communicating with others: First, regarding attention, treat attention as an on off switch, not a dimmer. Be a loud listener, I have a buddy when you’re talking to him, it’s like talking to a Pentecostal charismatic church, he’s like, uh huh, yes, yeah, uh huh, amen, I preach, preach.

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Inspire Creativity in Your Team through Active Listening

IdeaScale

Active listening, on the other hand, can build teams and inspire everyone to whom you talk. Regardless of the reason it’s done, it always shuts down the listening process. The post Inspire Creativity in Your Team through Active Listening appeared first on IdeaScale. Pay Attention To Non-Verbal Cues.