Mindful Listening

Summarize or paraphrase key points to show understanding and strengthen the connection with the speaker.

Utilize affirmative body language—position toward the speaker, nod, and vocalize agreement.

Hopefully you can see that the issue was simply that they were unprepared.

listeners do not receive the same level of praise, attention, instruction, or credibility as speakers. They should!

Recognize the importance of nonverbal communication, which can account for a significant portion of the overall communication experience.

1. Always approach listening as an active and intentional process that involves standing back from your own thoughts

listen well holds far more benefits than knowing how to express yourself.

When to Use: Use appreciative listening when the primary goal is to derive enjoyment or inspiration from the communication. This type is suitable for situations where the content is meant to be enjoyed, uplifted, or appreciated. For example, someone delivers an inspiring speech at a family get-together, or your grandmother shares a cute story about your childhood around the dinner table.

can be akin to listening to music for pleasure.

Appreciative listening is when the listener focuses on deriving enjoyment from what is being communicated