05: Just Listen! The Secret to Getting Through to Just About Anyone

“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” - Stephen R. Covey.Are you really listening? One of the most valuable tools for communication is the ability to listen and understand what someone is saying and feeling. Whether we are solving issues at home or tackling tasks in the workplace, effectively listening can help us reach our goals sooner.In this episode, I explore some great tips for improving your listening skills, as well as some personal ways these very tips have helped me.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to connect by showing genuine interest.How to ‘rewire’ yourself to listen and suppress your predispositions.How to achieve better results with targeted responses. Mentioned in this Episode:Just Listen: Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely AnyoneWant More Behind the Breakdown? Follow The PR Breakdown with Molly McPherson on Substack for early access to podcast episodes, private member chats, weekly live sessions, and monthly workshops that go deeper than the mic. It is the inside hub for communicators who want real strategy, clear judgment, and a little side-eye where it counts.Follow Molly on Substack Subscribe to Molly's Weekly Newsletter  Need a Keynote Speaker? Drawing from real-world PR battles, Molly delivers the same engaging stories and hard-won crisis insights from the podcast to your live audience. Click here to book Molly for your next meeting. Follow & Connect with Molly:https://www.youtube.com/mollymcphersonhttps://mollymcpherson.substack.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@mollybmcphersonhttps://www.instagram.com/molly.mcpherson/...