Friday Fast Tips: From a Good Listener to a Selfless Listener

Don’t interrupt, don’t finish the other person’s sentences, don’t suggest words when there is a pause.
Be aware of these selfish habits and get rid of them: don’t pretend to listen, don’t fidget, don’t stare blankly, don’t look impatient.
 Ask questions: Is this what you are saying? What do you mean by that?
Look beyond what words people are using and listen for the emotion behind the words. Look for underlying meaning.
A great way to become a selfless listener: practice listening especially when you don’t want to!
You find value in everyone by listening to people you don’t usually listen to.
You show respect to a person when you listen without giving advice or delivering judgment.
You are a selfless listener if you clearly restate the other person’s point of view – especially when you don’t agree.
You are a selfless listener when you patiently and attentively listen to everyone: your superiors, your peers, your spouse, your children.
You are a selfless listener when you care more about the person to whom you are listening than in your own thoughts and opinions.