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RokZRooM Special ! You Can Win by Shiv Khera

Do the following words describe the feeling of not being listened to?

Neglected Belittled
Rejected Annoyed
Dejected Stupid
Let down Worthless
Unimportant Embarrassed
Small Demotivated
Ignored Disheartened

Let's reverse the scenario. How does it make you feel when you want someone to listen
to you and they

♦ make you comfortable.
♦ give you their undivided attention.
♦ ask appropriate and relevant questions.
♦ show interest in your subject.

Do the following words describe the feeling of being listened to?

Important Good
Pleased Happy
Satisfied Appreciated
Worthwhile Encouraged
Cared for Inspired

What are some of the barriers to effective listening?

External Barriers Internal Barriers

physical distractions preoccupation or absent-mindedness
noise prejudice and prejudging people
fatigue no interest in subject or speaker

There could be intellectual barriers, such as language, comprehension, etc. In order to
inspire others to speak, be a good listener.
Listening shows caring. When you show a caring attitude toward another person, that
person feels important. When he feels important, what happens? He is more motivated
and more receptive to your ideas.

An open ear is the only believable sign of an open heart.

--David Augsburger

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