TIPs on Effective Listening
Why Listen Better ? Improve Communication Build Rapport Leave a Good Impression
Five Levels of Listening (Stephen Covey) Ignoring Pretend Listening Selective Listening Attentive Listening Listening with Empathy (Step in Speaker’s Shoe)
Common Barriers to Listening Psycho-geography Environment Hidden Agenda/Judgment Your Physical/Mental State
Five Steps of Active Listening Being Non-Judgmental Being Curious Give Full Attention in Listening Notice Speaker’s Non-Verbal Communication Step in Speaker’s Shoe
Provide Verbal Feedback in Reflective Listening I understand What You Say I see Your Point I know You Mean That _____________
Provide Non-Verbal Feedback in Reflective Listening Nod to Show You Follow/Understand Body Matching/Mirroring Maintain Eye Contact