Today, Mark is joining me to talk about an important, though often forgotten, topic: listening. Listening is a skill that takes practice, focus, and a willingness to set aside our thoughts and engage with others. It’s not always easy, but when we put in the effort, the benefits to our relationships with loved ones, friends, and coworkers are significant.

We work with people to improve their listening skills all the time in our coaching and have seen firsthand how much of a difference it can make. Whether it’s with our kids, friends, or relatives, when we listen better, we communicate better, and all relationships improve. So, let’s commit to working on this together and seeing the amazing benefits for ourselves!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why it is important that we are quick to listen
• The four principles for becoming a better listener
• How to let people know you care by validating their feelings
• And more!

I hope this is a helpful episode for you today! Listen closely! 😉

Show Notes: https://jillsavage.org/better-listener-128

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