Becoming a Better Listener

By Jason Alba
Improve your listening skills, improve your career, and be a more valuable asset to your company and your clients.
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Rating
(656)
Level
Beginner
Updated
Dec 23, 2019
Duration
1h 33m
Table of contents
The What and Why of Listening
Introduction 0m Why a Course on Listening? 4m An Invitation: Optimize Your Listening NOW 9m Objectives of Listening 3m Poor Listening 4m Effective Listening 4m Wrap-up 1m
Improve Your Active Listening Skills
Introduction 0m What Is Active Listening? 3m Mindset: Can You Teach Someone Else? 2m Body Language 3m Eye Contact 1m Their Tone 2m Responding During the Conversation 2m Taking Notes 3m Your Personal Debrief 1m Biting Your Tongue 5m The Power of Follow-up 3m Pause and Plan 3m Wrap-up 1m
Active Listening Skills Tips and Systems
Introduction 1m 5 Step System 3m 11 Steps to Become a Good Listener 3m Active Listening at a Conference 3m Active Listening on a Phone Call 2m Active Listening on a Webinar 2m Active Listening When You Are Accountable 2m Active Listening at a Restaurant 2m Wrap-up 2m
Helping Others Listen to You
Introduction 1m Create the Right Environment 2m Help Focus on Your Message 2m State Your Expectations 3m Help the Depth of Understanding 4m Have the Right Amount of Information 4m When You Are Present 2m Help with the Follow-up 2m Wrap-up 2m
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Course info
Rating
(656)
Level
Beginner
Updated
Dec 23, 2019
Duration
1h 33m
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Description

The ideas in this course can help you communicate better by listening better. We cover ideas that you can incorporate right now! You can improve your active listening skills, show people you care about them and their message, and have better relationships.

About the author
Jason Alba
About the author

Jason Alba is founder of JibberJobber.com, an online relationship manager for professionals to manage their career and job search. Jason is the author of I’m on LinkedIn – Now What??? and coauthor of I’m on Facebook – Now What??? and specializes in helping professionals with career management, network, and personal branding.

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Updated
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Duration
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