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Powerful listening for impactful speaking
Read time: 2 minutes. If you want to be an effective communicator, you have to be an even more powerful listener.
Not only do listening skills help us communicate more clearly, but it also makes our speaking more impactful. How? A great listener knows how to speak so others listen. They know how to gain the ears of others. Luckily, listening is a skill we can all improve on.
Apply these 3 strategies to boost your listening skills at work:
- Practice active listening skills by paraphrasing others
- Create the environment to build more meaningful connections
- Learn how to listen even in virtual environments
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Hi! I'm Jessica Chen, a LinkedIn Top Leadership Voice and Communication Expert
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