Improve your relationships and communication with active listening
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What is active listening?
Active listening is a communication method that goes beyond simply hearing the words of your interlocutor. It is a process of deep and empathetic understanding, involving total attention and full concentration on the person speaking to you, in order to fully grasp their thoughts, feelings, and implicit needs.
What are the benefits of active listening at work?
- Helps to truly understand others’ perspectives, overcoming biases
- fosters an environment of respect, trust, and collaboration, reducing misunderstandings and conflicts
- Stimulates the problem-solving process, improving the quality of group decision-making
- Enhances your leadership skills because your team members will feel more understood and supported
How to train your active listening?
- Be mentally present: focus on the speaker, eliminate distractions, and maintain eye contact. Do not interrupt the person while they are speaking.
- Ask open-ended questions: encourage a deeper and more meaningful conversation by asking follow-up questions.
- Show empathy: put yourself in the speaker’s shoes to better understand their perspective.
- Repeat and rephrase: summarize key information in your own words to check your understanding and demonstrate genuine interest.
- Stay calm: accept that others’ opinions may be valid even if they differ greatly from your own, without falling into frustration or disagreement. This attitude helps you handle difficult conversations more effectively, finding solutions that consider diverse perspectives and fostering an inclusive work environment.
- Ask for feedback: show openness to constructive criticism. This can help you identify areas for improvement and further develop your listening skills.
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