The Simple Skill That Will Boost Your Influence at the Office
Let’s face it. Making the commitment to completely focus on someone and listen to them has never been harder!
Think about a frustration, disagreement or disconnect you experienced this week.
What role did “not listening well” play a part in that scenario? Most likely it was part of the equation.
In a recent New York Times piece, Seth Horowitz pointed out, “Listening is a skill that we’re in danger of losing in a world of digital distraction and information overload.”
True that!
So how do you pay attention in a world where speed + volume rule?
You slow down, and you make a commitment to listen intentionally.
In this week’s Employee Advocate column for TheMuse.com, I share 4 specific techniques you can use to listen better.
Click here to take a read, and then let me know what you’re going to do to improve your listening focus.
When you really listen, instead of waiting to talk, you are working The Positive Shift!
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