COMM 110 Week 5 Effective Listening Final Presentation

Effective Listening JENNA HALL SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX COMM/110 This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on 02-03-2022 01:57:48 GMT -06:00 What makes an effective listener? ► Stop talking – just listen! ► Respond appropriately ► Be aware that you are listening ► Listen for more than words ► Listen for ideas This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on 02-03-2022 01:57:48 GMT -06:00 Listening Skills and Presenting ► Listening skills are very important to your success as a speaker ► Listening to other speakers ► Listening to your audience This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on 02-03-2022 01:57:48 GMT -06:00 Symptoms of Poor Listening Skills ► Low concentration ► Prejudice, judgement, and selective hearing ► Interruptions ► Pretending to pay attention This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on 02-03-2022 01:57:48 GMT -06:00 Learn to Pay Attention ► Learning to focus ► Practice meditation ► Acknowledge any potential distractions ► Practice bringing your attention back from those distractions This study source was downloaded by from CourseH on 02-03-2022 01:57:48 GMT -06:00 Practice Active Listening ► What is active listening? ► Active listening requires that the listener fully concentrate, understand, respond and then remember what is being said. ► Active listening is frequently used in counseling and conflict resolution ► To practice active listening: ► Sit down with a friend or family member ► Let them talk to you ► Do not think about how you will respond, instead fully concentrate on what they are ..................................................................