short speech on to be a good listener
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Three Kinds of Listening
There are three levels of listening:
Half listening
Paying attention some; tuning out some.
Focusing on your reaction.
Commenting to others.
Waiting for a chance to break in.
Distracted by personal thoughts and what’s going on around you.
Doodling or texting.
Sound listening
Hearing the words, but not the meaning behind them.
Missing the significance of the message.
Responding with logic only.
Active listening
Ignoring distractions.
Ignoring delivery quirks and focusing on the message.
Making eye contact.
Being aware of body language.
Understanding the speaker’s ideas.
Asking clarifying questions.
Recognizing the speaker’s intent.
Acknowledging the emotion involved.
Responding appropriately.
Remaining engaged even when taking notes.