3 Ways Deep Listening Will Transform Your Life
In a world saturated with information, nonstop noise, smartphones and endless workplace productivity tools, the art of listening is truly on the decline. How can we stop and pay attention to one thing at a time when a waterfall of “noise” is cascading into our minds every second? Our phones, notifications, emails and texts in the present moment all seem far more urgent than the person standing in front of us. Here’s a startling statistic for you: After the average person listens to someone speak, he or she remembers only half of what the other person said. Listening is critical to not only understanding other people, but also to having fulfilling lives at work and in our personal lives. Below are 3 ways that deep, intentional listening will transform your life. 1. Change your dynamics with other people When we interact with other people, no matter how much we care about them or how close we are, it’s so easy to “listen” while we think about what we’re going to say next. Some might say