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\"strategies<\/a>I have often been accused of not listening very well. I know that sometimes I just become preoccupied and so I fake it, hoping that the other person won\u2019t really notice that I am not totally present in the moment.<\/p>\n

Most of the time what gets in the way of being an effective listener is our thoughts. We have this little voice in our head that is constantly judging, evaluating, criticizing, analyzing, and editorializing everything that we hear or experience with another person. When I did research for my book, I surveyed over 3,000 managers from different industries and asked them why they didn\u2019t listen.They gave the following explanations for not listening:<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes I listen to see if I agree or not.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t totally listen because I am thinking about what I want to say in response.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI listen to understand if what the person is saying will have a negative impact on me.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t listen to some people because I already know what they are going to say.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI know I don\u2019t listen because I am thinking more about what I am thinking than to what the person is saying.\u201d<\/p>\n

Notice in all of these responses, the individual is preoccupied with their thoughts. When this happens, they are not capturing the sum total of the messages that are being sent.<\/p>\n

Here are some easy-to-use strategies that will help you become a fantastic listener.<\/p>\n

Set your thinking aside<\/strong>. If your thinking is a distraction, then you must learn to manage the voice in your head. Recognize that the little voice is competing for airtime and set it aside. If you can\u2019t do it, it would be better to excuse yourself from the conversation and reschedule when you can give your full attention. Listening and attending to others is not something that you can fake until you make it. People know when you are not present.<\/p>\n

Ask questions.<\/strong> If you find yourself making negative judgments about what the other person is saying, shift to asking questions that will confirm or disconfirm your thinking. For example you might ask, \u201cWhat data led you to that assumption?\u201d or \u201cHelp me understand how you came to your opinion.\u201d Asking good questions will add depth to your understanding and a richness of learning about the individual. This won\u2019t happen if you never ask a question. Just remember, if you don\u2019t ask you will never know.<\/p>\n

Cut the distractions.<\/strong> We are too preoccupied with the use of electronic gadgets today. It is a wonder that anyone can give their full attention to another individual. Close your laptop and silence your phone and put them outside your reach. Allowing your electronic devices to interrupt any conversation is highly disrespectful. You wouldn\u2019t want to be interrupted by someone answering their email or an incoming text in the middle of a conversation that you wanted to hold. Give people the respect they deserve by giving them your full attention.<\/p>\n

Manage your body language.<\/strong> Use clusters of nonverbal behaviors to show interest in what people are saying. For example, mirror the eye contact that is being given to you by the person who is speaking. Lean slightly toward the person to show interest. Use your hands in a gesture of making an offer when sharing an idea, or gesture with your fingers that you want to hear more. Sit on the same level as the person to whom you are speaking. Turn your body to face the person and allow for ample spacing, so that they will feel comfortable. Use these deliberate movements to demonstrate interest in the other person and what they are saying. Subconsciously this will put the other person at ease and communicate that what they have to share is important to you.<\/p>\n

Check your understanding.<\/strong> At any time during the conversation, don\u2019t hesitate to summarize what you believe you have heard. Doing so demonstrates that you are trying to understand the individual. Don\u2019t worry if the person tells you that you have not entirely understood what they were saying. They will correct any misinterpretations that you may have made. What is important is that you demonstrate and clarify your understanding.<\/p>\n

Listen more twice as much as you speak.<\/strong> We were given two ears and one mouth. We ought to listen twice as much as we speak. As you listen, don\u2019t steal the other person\u2019s talking turn. Stealing a turn occurs when you grab the focus of the conversation away from the speaker and then share your experiences or stories to compliment the message of the speaker. People with different conversation styles may do this as a way of establishing common ground. But such behavior is usually looked upon as very disrespectful. Additionally those who are more assertive frequently cut people off or finish their sentences. Such behavior is also not acceptable.<\/p>\n

Be present.<\/strong> Learning to listen and give your full attention to another person is not easy even for a practiced listener. Learning to give your full attention to someone over a longer period of time if you are preoccupied with all the things that fill up your agenda requires patience and focus.<\/p>\n

Before you commit to listen to another, assess the amount of time you have to listen to that individual. If you realize that you don\u2019t have the time, then schedule a time when you will have the time. For example, you might say, \u201cThis is a really important conversation and I would like to talk about it more. Unfortunately I have another meeting scheduled in a few minutes. Would it be alright if we picked up the conversation when I return?\u201d You need to take responsibility to manage your listening more effectively.<\/p>\n

Watch for unspoken messages.<\/strong> One way to become a more effective listener is to realize that there is meaning behind the feelings, words, and actions that people express or display. If you are in doubt about the meaning of a person\u2019s message, then ask for the meaning. For example, if you observed that someone seems to become defensive, you might say, \u201cI am noticing that you are beginning to become upset. Tell me why.\u201d Or if someone said something that you didn\u2019t understand, you might offer, \u201cAfter the meeting I heard you say, \u2018Oh great! Now what are we supposed to do?!\u2019 Can you tell me what you meant by that?\u201d What is important is for you to observe what people are feeling, saying, and doing and then try to gain further understanding about what all of that means. Notice that this skill really requires that you give your full attention to the person and notice what messages they are displaying. The challenge is uncovering the meaning hidden behind the message.<\/p>\n

Apologize if you get caught.<\/strong> It is not difficult to become unconsciously conscious in a moment and quit listening and attending. If someone calls you on your behavior, admit your distraction, apologize, and reengage. Offering a heart-felt apology will go a long way to building your relationships and establishing your sincerity.<\/p>\n

Becoming a fantastic listener requires skill and practice. You also need to improve your awareness of what you don\u2019t do well and with whom you need to improve your listening ability. We don\u2019t intentionally go out of our way not to listen to people. We must realize that becoming an exceptional listener requires a conscious and deliberate effort to understand and connect with others. After all, everyone wants to know that they are heard and understood.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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