Active Listening: Personal Assessment

How well do you really listen?

Most of us listen to respond, not to understand. It's one of the most common habits we see, and one of the most fixable.

Below are 16 habits that show up in conversations. Check every one that describes how you typically listen. Be honest with yourself; nobody sees your answers but you.

Your results

Working for you

    Getting in your way

      What is one action you can focus on, starting now, to become a better listener?

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