How to adopt the mindset of listening

- We'd all like to be better listeners,…but it can be hard to will ourselves to pay full attention.…Here's how to make behavior stick.…First, get in touch with your motivation.…Why are you doing this?…Why are you taking time out of your day to watch this…and work on building this skill?…Maybe your boss told you that you need to get better,…in which case, this is something…important for your career advancement.…Or maybe a friend or colleague said something…about your not listening well and you realized,…I want to do better, I want to be a better friend.…

Keep your reasons in mind as a way to stay focused.…Second, know that becoming a better listener…is a powerful way to show other people…that you care about them and their perspective.…You can probably even think back to romantic comedies…where the hero or heroine is extolling their love interest.…He's such a good listener!…It's a subtle and quiet skill,…but it's one that makes a deep impression.…Third, listening well enables you to understand…the real problem or the real issue.…