Listening!

Can't talk too much about listening. A skill we need, have and are told to do yet who teaches it?

When we "really" learn to listen proactively it is amazing what we learn. Besides learning what the other is saying to us it is also good for asking pertinent questions to further our knowledge. Half of knowledge is asking useful questions. Questions are good for us and it also assists the person talking how to be more effective.

Remember that listening is much more than "HEARING". You know you are listening well when you get those a ha moments. Besides hearing the noise you also comprehended the meaning.

This is so appropriate for interviews Grow your listening skills and you will be more successful in being offered that next opportunity.

Where to learn more about listening: Attend a Toastmasters meeting.