Education and Goal Attainment
By: Jonathan Ikard
Stop Talking
Two ears and 1 mouth
Listening Skills are important
Can not listen if your talking
Practice Active Listening
Concentrating vs hearing
eliminate distractions
concentrate on what is being said
Note Taking
For important information you will need to know in future
Focus on key terms
do not try to write down every word
Identify areas of confusion
Write down concerns or questions
do not interrupt
ask at a appropriate time
Barriers
Inhibit Effective listening
Interrupting speaker, having a closed mind, reacting emotionally