Are You Paying Attention or Actively Listening?

Paying attention and active listening are not the same thing. It takes focus and intention to be an active listener. Paying attention is just the first step. There are five key techniques you can use to improve your active listening skills: Pay attention. Physically show that you're listening. Provide feedback. Defer judgment. Respond thoughtfully. Learn to use active listening techniques to become a better communicator, improve your workplace productivity, and develop better relationships. Shelley Carney and Toby Younis discuss how active listening can improve relationships and provide high-quality, productive and educational conversations. Are you an encore entrepreneur, over age 50 and wanting to launch a live stream, podcast and blog to expand your brand and business? Join our Facebook group for networking, collaboration and training at https://www.facebook.com/groups/leveragingyourcontent/ Come experience Personal Development and Livestream Coaching with Shelley Carney. Every week you'll receive motivation, encouragement and supportive tips and tools to design the life of your dreams. Subscribe today and discover a new way of thinking, feeling and taking action that will give you joy, love, fun and success in your life every day. Find contact info and additional links at shelleycarney.com #listening #conversation #interview