{"id":1504,"date":"2023-04-24T17:25:54","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T21:25:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/timothydimoff.com\/?p=1504"},"modified":"2023-04-24T17:25:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T21:25:58","slug":"importance-being-active-listener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timothydimoff.com\/2023\/04\/24\/importance-being-active-listener\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Being An Active Listener<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As communication becomes increasingly abbreviated (i.e., texting acronyms and using emojis), being an active listener is the way to separate yourself from the pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start with Good Listening Skills<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There is a misconception that being silent, engaging with facial movements and vocal sounds, and summing up what someone has just said is a sure way to be a good listener. It also involves stopping what you are doing and focusing on the person and conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Become an Active Listener<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What is an active listener? It involves listening with your ears but also with your eyes and body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Albert Mehrabian<\/a>, a body language researcher, communication is 55% nonverbal, 38% vocal, and 7% words. Therefore, subtle body language is a powerful signal to the other person that you are engaged in the conversation. Leaning in, nodding, smiling, and making appropriate eye contact is essential when showing nonverbal interest and openness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During communication, be an active listener by following these tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n