Before we dive into the reasoning, what does it really mean
to be a good listener? Being a good listener starts off with being able to
define the difference between hearing and listening (See Post: Hearing vs. Listening). It’s
simple really, good listening means to hear the words then come to a conclusion
of its meanings and the message it is conveying. Sounds simple enough eh?
Sadly, listening is one of those things that’s “Easier said, than done”. It is,
after all, called an art for a reason.
So, why is good listening so important? We’ve heard it all
before; “You’re not listening!”… And before we can make logical sense of what’s
going on, we’re in the middle of some argument.
Reason #1: Good listening keeps one
out of arguments.
Reason #2: It keeps you from
looking unwise.
We’ve all been there, we’re
conversing with someone and you give your two cents in… All of a sudden, the
person you’re speaking with becomes confused, maybe even amused, or perhaps
annoyed. Yes, you have just given a reply that is completely irrelevant to the
conversation. Good listening does not permit for moments like this to occur. Remember, to be able to appropriately respond, comprehension (attained through good
listening) is indeed required.
Other reasons include:
Reason #3: Find underlying meanings in what others say.
Reason #4: Show support
Reason#5: Able to work better in a team- based environment
Remember, listen with intent- it is one of the keys to success!
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