Mastering the Art of Listening with Matt Halloran (Ep. 65)

What happens when you truly listen? Are you truly listening or just waiting for your turn to speak? Robert Curtiss speaks with Matt Halloran, co-founder of ProudMouth, about the art and power of listening. Matt, fresh off releasing his new book “Shut the F Up and Listen,” dives into the epidemic of loneliness and how improved listening skills can pave the way to deeper connections and understanding. Discussion points include:  The art of “Listening to Listen” and not just to respond  Understanding the five types of communicators: skydivers, hang gliders, water skiers, snorkelers, and scuba divers  How holding space can enhance your listening ability  Practical exercises for honing your listening skills The surprisingly fun eavesdropping exercise for developing a listening focus And more! Resources: “Shut the F Up and Listen” by Matt Halloran Educational videos (bottom of the page) Connect with Matt Halloran: ProudMouth LinkedIn: Matt Halloran Twitter: Matt Halloran LinkedIn: ProudMouth Facebook: ProudMouth Twitter: ProudMouth YouTube: ProudMouth Connect with Robert Curtiss: [email protected] (626) 795-2944 About Robert Curtiss  LinkedIn: Robert Curtiss Facebook: Robert Curtiss SEIA LinkedIn: SEIA About Our Guest: Matt Halloran is a co-founder and chief relationship officer at ProudMouth, the world’s leading influence accelerator for financial advisors. Matt is an in-demand speaker who has appeared on over 1,000 podcasts and given hundreds of speeches. He hosts ProudMouth’s Top Advisor Marketing Podcast, where he and industry leaders empower advisors to become trusted, recognized authorities. Matt is the author of The Social Media Handbook for Financial Advisors, the first social media book for financial services. His new book, “Shut the F Up and Listen,” is also available now!