How To Become An Active Listener

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Head on over to the blog and share your thoughts! • http://www.emeroy.com/blog • We've all faced conflicts and misunderstanding. • Have you ever been an argument where you just go back and forthexplaining yourselves and never got anywhere? • Too often we find ourselves doing more talking than listening. Today's video in share with you 5 steps in becoming an active listener. • 1. Pay Attention • Give this person your undivided attention. • That means eye contact, body language, and your presence. • Be solely focused on what this person has to say. • Don't mentally prepare to rebuttal. • Listen to their body language. • Are their arms crossed? Are they looking down a lot? • A lot of what's being said isn't always through words, so pay attention. • Give them direct eye contact. • Where the focus goes, energy flows. • 2. Be Involved. • Use your own body language to show that you're engaged in what is happening. • Nod occasionally. • Make sure your posture is open and inviting. • Crossed arms normally means you're closed off. • Encourage the other person to continue with uh huh or other verbal comments like yes or gotcha. • 3. Provide Feedback • Our personal beliefs can filter and distort what we hear. • TO improve our skill as listeners, it's our responsibility to understand what's being said • .Here's how you can do that. • Reflect on what's been said by saying what i'm hearing you say is... or sounds like you're saying... • Ask questions to clarify points such as what do you mean when you say... or is this what you mean • Summarize what that person is saying from time to time. • If you find yourself responding more emotionally to what someone said, say so, and • and then elaborate. • I may not be understanding you correctly, • and I find myself taking what you said personally. • What I thought you just said is XXX; is that what you meant? • 4. Don't Judge • Interrupting is THE hugest waste of time. • It frustrates the speaker and limits full understanding of the message. • Allow the person to finish each point before asking questions • and don't interrupt with counter arguments. • 5. Repsond Appropriately • Attacking the other person or putting them down does nothing for anyone. • You are gaining information and a perspective. • Be open and honest in your response and give your opinions respectfully. • Liked the video? Subscribe to our channel and subscribe to our free newsletter on http://www.emeroy.com/blog . • Thanks for watching! • My YouTube Channel: / e3k • How To Be An Active Listener on my website: http://emeroy.com/blog/improve-your-r... • How To Be An Active Listener on YouTube: • Video • Website: http://www.emeroy.com • Nutrition: http://www.emeroy.com/leanandfitnutri... • Fitness: http://www.emeroy.com/4minuteworkout • Free Coaching Session: http://www.emeroy.com/wellness

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