Stephen Covey says, "Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply." Can you think of times when you've done that? Even if you can't, you may well do it - 96% of people think they're a good listener, but only 25% actually are. That's why, in this episode, Adam and James discuss the misconceptions around being a 'good listener', and offer some actionable tips to be better

Listening well is an essential component of good leadership. You can become a more effective listener and leader by learning the skills of active listening. Working relationships become more solid, based on trust, respect, and honesty. Active listening is not an optional component of leadership; it is not a nicety to be used to make others feel good. It is, in fact, a critical component of the tasks facing today's leaders. In this new edition, we've...

Welcome to Audio Learning by Assemble You. How many times have you had a conversation that just ... doesn't feel right? You are being heard, but not listened to. If you're honest with yourself, how many times have you been the one not listening properly? Poor listening results in mistakes and misunderstandings, which, in turn, can lead to ineffective decisions and costly business mistakes. By not listening, you miss out on potentially great suggestions...

Welcome to Assemble You Audio Learning. How many times have you been made uncomfortable by a conversation in which you are heard but not really listened to? Besides, be honest, you have most certainly happened more than once to be that person who did not really listen to what your interlocutor was telling you. Poor listening leads to mistakes and misunderstandings, which can, in turn, lead to ineffective decisions and costly business mistakes. When...

To listen actively is to listen with complete attention and an engaged mind and body. And, while it may come naturally to some, it's also a skill that can be honed through practice. Active Listening Techniques will help you do just that, so you can ensure the people around you feel respected, understood, and heard. Through thirty practical communication tools, you'll acquire the skills you need to better get your message across, allowing you to cultivate...

Knowing how to listen is a critical skill that is often taken for granted. By learning to listen carefully, you will keep your employees more engaged, encourage the discovery of new ideas, and hear what you need to hear in a meeting instead of what you expect to hear. Through research by renowned scholars from the Harvard Business Review, this book will teach you what great listeners do, how to stay fully present in challenging conversations, and...

Why do we so often fail to connect when speaking with business colleagues, family members, or friends? Wouldn't you like to make yourself heard and understood in all of your relationships? Using vivid examples, easy-to-learn techniques, and practical exercises for becoming a better listener-and making yourself heard and understood, Dale Carnegie will show you how it's done, even in difficult situations. Founded in 1912, Dale Carnegie Training has...

"Listening well is an essential component of good leadership. You can become a more effective listener and leader by learning the skills of active listening. Working relationships become more solid, based on trust, respect, and honesty. Active listening is not an optional component of leadership; it is not a nicety to be used to make others feel good. It is, in fact, a critical component of the tasks facing today's leaders."--Jacket

"Listening well is an essential component of good leadership. You can become a more effective listener and leader by learning the skills of active listening. Working relationships become more solid, based on trust, respect, and honesty. Active listening is not an optional component of leadership; it is not a nicety to be used to make others feel good. It is, in fact, a critical component of the tasks facing today's leaders"--Resource description page...

Want better results? Talk less and listen more. Listening might seem like the easiest thing in the world to do. But most people retain only a fraction of what they hear, resulting in miscommunications and lost opportunities. When you actively listen, you learn to gather perspectives, bridge differences, and resolve problems. Absorbing what a person is saying, thinking, and feeling sets the stage for dramatically improved relationships and increased...