MY TOPIC THIS WEEK: Four Benefits of Being a Great Listener

Being an effective listener is a powerful communication technique that you can use to build a rewarding life. Great listeners can solve complex problems, unite organizations and people, and run successful businesses.

Listening is the first step to adopting proper communication skills and it positively impacts your life, business, and community. Optimizing your listening skills is necessary to achieve more of your goals or dreams in life.

Here are four key benefits to being a great listener, and how this necessary skill improves your overall life.

 A. IDEAS 

Improved Relationships

When you hear what others are saying more than you talk, you get to know people better. This in turn improves your relationships by making you more likable, respected, trustworthy, and approachable. When others know you will truly listen and want to know them, they are more likely to continue the genuine relationship.

Refined Decision Making Skills


Taking the time to listen makes you think about your choices each day. It prevents you from jumping to conclusions or making a quick decision without proper knowledge. The more knowledge you gain or have, the easier it is to make the right choices.

Improved Communication Skills 

Again, if you want to improve your communication skills, starting with listening is key. It is the first step to proper communication. Without properly listening to the information being provided to you, you can’t make the right response. If you don’t actively listen, you will likely misunderstand the conversation and break the focus. This could then result in an uncomfortable conversation or situation.

Increased Patience and Positivity 

Active listening means ignoring your own thoughts. It means that you hear what the other person or people are saying without forming your own words or just waiting for your turn to speak. This takes time and patience, and most importantly, positivity. This way, you don’t jump to conclusions or an inappropriate conclusion about the speaker's conversation.

Improving your listening skills is not a challenging task to complete, and it can have a big and positive impact on your life. It improves your relationships and understanding of the world, and it unlocks opportunities that bring joy and happiness to your life. The more you listen, the more you can understand and the stronger your relationships and connections to the world become. You can make more informed decisions to live the life you desire and need with strong listening skills.  

B. WHAT THE PROS ARE SAYING

“A good listener is very nearly as attractive as a good talker. You cannot
have a beautiful mind if you do not know how to listen.” - Edward de Bono

“Lead by listening- to be a good leader you have to be a great listener.” - Richard Branson 

C. AT HOME: 

What are the qualities that makes you a great listener?



I'll see you in class,

- D