What I have learned about people and organizations...so far.

Monday, April 11, 2011

Withhold judgment

Do You Want to Become an Accomplished Listener?
10. Withhold judgment or opinion. (To be continued.)

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Reflect

Do You Want to Become an Accomplished Listener?
9. Reflect on what has been said by briefly summarizing. “What I’m hearing is…” and “Sounds like you are saying…”  (To be continued.)

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Ask clarifying questions.

Do You Want to Become an Accomplished Listener?
8. Draw out the speaker by asking clarifying questions “What do you mean when you say…”?  (To be continued.)