From the course: Improving Your Listening Skills

Improving your listening skills

- Are you paying attention? That's a loaded question. And if someone's asking it, they probably think you're not. Maybe you're missing details that people say they mentioned to you. Maybe a colleague told you they don't really feel heard. Or maybe you're already a good listener, but you want to get even better. We all want our colleagues to feel respected, and of course, none of us want to miss important details. But can you become better at listening? It's not that some people are born good listeners and some aren't. It's a learned skill. Using a few key techniques, you can dramatically increase how well you listen, and how your listening skills are perceived by others, so that they feel heard. I'm Dorie Clark, author of "The Long Game" and "Reinventing You." Join me, and start becoming a better listener, today. (gentle music)

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