Today I’d like to give you some tips I’ve found helpful in listening to other people. Remember, the best way to connect with others is to express a genuine interest in them. 1. Make eye contact. Eye contact increases the chances of getting the message and demonstrates interest and attention. When listening to someone on [...]
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Listening – An Essential Skill For Effective Communication
Posted by SaRita Hartin on October 8th, 2009
Communicating With Assertiveness
Posted by SaRita Hartin on July 13th, 2009
Sometimes during the course of conducting business, you might find it difficult to express your feelings openly and honestly. Perhaps you’re intimidated by working with a celebrity expert. Maybe you don’t know what to say to an unhappy customer. Most often this struggle is due to
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Comments OffAre You Listening?
Posted by SaRita Hartin on April 10th, 2009
When you listen empathetically, you don’t just hear words. You hear thoughts, beliefs and feelings. Empathic listening is highly active and requires hard work. Following the steps below will help you to improve your listening skills. 1. The first step is to
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Posted by SaRita Hartin on February 13th, 2009
Wouldn’t it be cool if you could know what someone’s thinking before they even open their mouth? Anger, admiration, security, doubt, happiness, disappointment, lust, passion, sadness and all other emotions can be communicated without a single word being spoken. For example, you may have noticed that when someone is genuinely interested in what you’re saying, [...]
