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California Cadet Corps. Listening. CACC Training Aid 1-T-3 Last modified 9 Jan 2016. Be a Good Listener. Most people neglect to improve this most important communication skill. Did you know that we spend an average of 70% of our waking day communicating?. 9% Writing 16% Reading
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CaliforniaCadet Corps Listening CACC Training Aid 1-T-3 Last modified 9 Jan 2016
Be a Good Listener • Most people neglect to improve this most important communication skill. • Did you know that we spend an average of 70% of our waking day communicating? 9% Writing 16% Reading 30% Speaking 45% Listening
Be a Good Listener • Immediately after hearing something, most of us can recall only 50% of what we heard. • Within two to eight weeks, we can recall only 25% or less of the original message. • A positive or negative attitude while listening can affect our ability to retain what we hear.
Be a Good Listener Some suggestions for being a good listener STOP TALKING: “If we were supposed to talk more than we listen, we would have two tongues and one ear.” Mark Twain .
Be a Good Listener Some suggestions for being a good listener • Focus on the speaker. • Your brain can easily be distracted by thoughts such as, "When is it time for lunch? Did I do my homework for my next class? What did my friend's text mean?" • Try to put other thoughts out of your mind and concentrate on the message.
Be a Good Listener Some suggestions to being a good listener • Try to understand the other person's point of view. • Look at issues from their perspective.
Be a Good Listener Some suggestions for being a good listener • Get the whole picture, not just bits and pieces • Link together pieces of Information to reveal the ideas of others • Becomes easier with focus
Be a Good ListenerSome suggestions for being a good listener • Don’t just listen with ears but also with eyes • Watch and pick up the additional information being transmitted