1. Ten Tips To Become a Better Listener

2. 1. Stop talking Youcannot listen if you talk

3. 2.Put the speaker to ease Break the ice to help the speaker relax. SMILE!!!!!

4. 3.Show the speaker you want to listen Maintain Eye contact

5. 4.Remove Distractions

6. 5.Empathize with the speaker Put yourself in the speaker’s shoes

7. 6.Be patient Not everyone delivers message at a same pace

8. 7.Hold your Temper Do not fly off the handle

9. 8.Go easy on criticism Criticizing the speaker can stifle communication

10. 9.Ask questions Paraphrase and clarify the speaker’s message

11. 10.Stop Talking By this stage you are probably very tempted to start talking, but do not……. Be sure the speaker has finished.

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