<p><strong>Essential tools to help sharpen your communication skills by learning to listen
</strong></p><p>To listen actively is to listen with complete attention and an engaged mind and body. And, while it may come naturally to some, it's also a skill that can be honed through practice. <em>Active Listening Techniques</em> will help you do just that, so you can ensure the people around you feel respected, understood, and heard.
</p><p>Through 30 practical communication tools, you'll acquire the skills you need to better get your message across, allowing you to cultivate healthier personal relationships, achieve greater career success, and more.
</p><p>This guide to listening skills for adults helps you:
</p><ul><li><strong>Learn the basics</strong>―Discover the importance of paraphrasing, nonverbal cues, emotional labeling, mirroring, validation, and other fundamental techniques.</li><li><strong>Put your skills to use</strong>―Each communication tool includes an illustrative anecdote, as well as digestible strategies to help you apply the concept to your everyday life.</li><li><strong>Manage conflict</strong>―Learn how invaluable being an active listener is when it comes to navigating difficult or emotionally charged situations.</li></ul></p><p>Learn how to develop stronger connections through these simple and effective listening exercises.
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