A LISTENING Blog

Studies show that most people spend 70 to 80 percent of their time communicating. 49 percent of that time is spent listening. That's more than speaking! Which accounts for 30 percent of all communication. This shows the massive role listening plays in our everyday lives. Here are some interesting facts and tips about listening.

1. Listening is an act of love.

2. Intentional listening is a valuable business skill.

3. Show the speaker that you're interested.

4. "To answer before listening - that is folly and shame." - Proverbs 18:13

5. Ethical listening shows respect to the speaker.

6. Non-verbal cues can help you understand the speaker better.

7. Interruptions are bad for communication.

8. Never distort the truth.

9. Give feedback to the speaker.

Thank you for reading!