The Art of Active Listening

"Can you hear me now? Can you hear me now?"Remember the old Verizon Wireless advertising campaign? There is a big difference between hearing and listening. And then there's the art of active listening.We cover a lot of ground about how you can become a better listener. Here are the step-by-step suggestions we mention in the podcast.Maintain eye contactDon't fidget too muchNo interruptingWatch the non-verbal cuesRestate and clarifyUse some encouragersProbingMinimal talkingValidateUse these 9 steps to help you become a more active listener.In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence, or understanding your emotions, can do for you in your daily and work life. For more information, contact Eric or Jeff at [email protected] or visit their website, Spirit of EQ.You can follow The Spirit of EQ Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Android, or on your favorite podcast player.New episodes are available on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays every month!Please review our podcast Music from Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/deeperLicense code: PEYKDJHQNGSZXDUESpirit of EQ