Active Listening Skills
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interruption at inappropriate times.
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Thrive@UW-Active Listening to Support Effective Communication
Understand the perspectives of others, building meaning, and creating human connections all stem from listening.
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Active Listening Skills Courses from LinkedIn Learning
Improving your Listening Skills
Just as public speaking is a skill that you can hone through practice, good listeners aren't in possession of a special, unattainable gift—careful listening is a skill that you can learn.