How to improve your listening skill? by Kevin Guerrero Delgado https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t Listening is the ability to accurately receive and interpret messages in the communication process. By: Kevin Guerrero Delgado en-us 2016-11-04 20:10:09 UTC 2025-09-11 10:21:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Doubleheart.png Listening Skills kevinguerrrerodelgado https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135505681 Listening is key to all effective communication, without the ability to listen effectively messages are easily misunderstood – communication breaks down and the sender of the message can easily become frustrated or irritated.

If there is one communication skill you should aim to master then listening is it.]]> 2016-11-04 20:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135505681 Time Spent Communicating kevinguerrrerodelgado https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135505798 2016-11-04 20:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135505798 Stop Talking kevinguerrrerodelgado https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135505942
“If we were supposed to talk more than we listen, we would have two tongues and one ear.” Mark Twain.
Don't talk, listen.  When somebody else is talking listen to what they are saying, do not interrupt, talk over them or finish their sentences for them.  Stop, just listen.  When the other person has finished talking you may need to clarify to ensure you have received their message accurately.
]]> 2016-11-04 20:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135505942 Prepare Yourself to Listen kevinguerrrerodelgado https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135516093 Focus on the speaker.  Put other things out of mind.  The human mind is easily distracted by other thoughts – what’s for lunch, what time do I need to leave to catch my train, is it going to rain – try to put other thoughts out of mind and concentrate on the messages that are being communicated.]]> 2016-11-04 21:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135516093 Put the Speaker at Ease kevinguerrrerodelgado https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135516492 Remember their needs and concerns. Nod or use other gestures or words to encourage them to continue. 

Maintain eye contact but don’t stare – show you are listening and understanding what is being.
]]> 2016-11-04 22:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135516492 Remove Distractions kevinguerrrerodelgado https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135516805 Don’t doodle, shuffle papers, look out the window, pick your fingernails or similar. Avoid unnecessary interruptions.  These behaviours disrupt the listening process and send messages to the speaker that you are bored or distracted.]]> 2016-11-04 22:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135516805 kevinguerrrerodelgado https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135517077 2016-11-04 22:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135517077 kevinguerrrerodelgado https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135517126 2016-11-04 22:19:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135517126 kevinguerrrerodelgado https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135517394 2016-11-04 22:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135517394 Empathise kevinguerrrerodelgado https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135517538 Look at issues from their perspective.  Let go of preconceived ideas.  By having an open mind we can more fully empathise with the speaker.  If the speaker says something that you disagree with then wait and construct an argument to counter what is said but keep an open mind to the views and opinions of others. ]]> 2016-11-04 22:30:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135517538 kevinguerrrerodelgado https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135517593 2016-11-04 22:31:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135517593 kevinguerrrerodelgado https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135517945 2016-11-04 22:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kevinguerrrerodelgado/y6ayym3gg16t/wish/135517945