It's important to demonstrate "active listening" in case interviews, as you need to probe into issues, clarify scopes, etc.
However, I'm wondering how to be "actively listening" at all times, including networking talks, daily business dialogues, etc. How to make a good balance between listening and talking? How could I make the dialogue more enjoyable / insightful, and demonstrate that I am actively listening and thinking smartly?
Hey,
Listening skills are the foundation to build trust. You will have to adapt this for an interview setting vs real life (colleagues, clients etc). But the fundamentals remain same.
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I recommend you get a copy of the book The Trusted Advisor by Charlie Green/David Maister. There is chapter on Art of Listening.
Hi there,
I think Ken summarized it well. In essence, I recommend you:
1. Take notes
2. Synthesise what you have understood and build off what you hear
3. Ask relevant open (not closed)-ended questions that deepens the conversation
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Hi, I recommend to Listen attentively without thinking about what saying next, Pause before replying, make Question for clarification and Paraphrase with you own word
Best,
Antonello
