Practice Listening (Truby Tip about Communication)

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Last Updated on October 7, 2024 by Bill Truby

Amp up your communication skills by mastering the art of listening. People feel valued and engaged when they’re truly heard, and remember, no one gets praised for being a “good talker.”

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Video Transcript

Listening is a much more important part of the communication process than talking.

When a person does not feel listened to, they don’t feel valued. They feel distant.

They don’t want to engage. They don’t necessarily want to be forthcoming.

Listening is so so important.

You hear people being complimented saying “They’re a good listener.”

You don’t hear “They’re a good talker.”

So if you really want to amp up your communication skills, practice listening even more than talking.

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