(JHH , December 8, 2010)

The Ten Keys to Effective Listening

Type of skill Learned (when) Taught (how much) Used (real world)

Reading 3 pre-school 2 frequently 3

Writing 4 pre-school 1 very often 4

Speaking 2 when we walk 3 seldom 2

Listening 1 first; invitro 4 almost never 1

Care

Create interest

Work

Judge content; not delivery.

Open mind – hold fire.

Match listening to ideas.

Take notes.

Test yourself.

Use the thought advantage.

Speaker can help the listener.

Be patient.