Improve Your Listening Skills with Active Listening

To learn more about active listening, see the article at http://www.mindtools.com/CommSkll/Act... Listening is one of the most important skills you can have. Being able to do it well has a positive impact on all aspects of your life, including how effective you are at work. Research suggests, however, that we only remember 25-50 percent of what we hear, meaning that we could be missing important messages. Practicing "active listening" is a good way to improve your listening skills. You make a conscious effort to hear what the other person is saying, by paying close attention to them and not allowing yourself to be distracted. Watch our video to find out more!