Stop Thinking About What You'll Say Next to Become a Better Listener

Fast Company points out that this really screws with your listening ability.

Fast Company breaks it down like so:

Shifting yourself out of a doing mode can be difficult.

Taking the thinking perspective is the conversational equivalent of the carpenter’s saying “Measure twice, cut once.

When you focus on your next contribution, you may miss the emotion behind what is being said.

You communicate a lot more than just the statements we make with the words we use.

Your tone of voice, posture, and gestures also say a lot about how you feel.

How One Simple Change Can Make You a Better Listener| Fast Company

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