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Atricle Dump - Are You REALLY Listening?
Going beyond the Seven Step Sourcing ProcessPurchasing managers and strategic sourcing professionals often follow a consistent methodology when planning and conducting a sourcing initiative. Having a process provides a framework that, when correctly applied, can produce sustainable savings in a consistent manner. Creativity in the application o
Don't get DISTRACTED.
Don't let trivial things like t
Small Business Owners are some of the greatest Americans in our land and no one can debate that. They work harder than everyone else, do what they say they are going to do and get the job done for all the rest of us; God Bless the Small Business men and women of this great nation. Of course even with that said, we also find that most small businesses are amon
Here are some tips on how to become a more effective listener:
FOCUS in on the basic message. Try to pinpoint the main ideas the person is expressing. Ask yourself what the speaker is trying to say. If you're not sure, ask. "Bill, I believe what I heard is–Am I on track?"
UNDERSTAND what is being said.
Keep asking yourself if you understand what is being said. If you don't, ask for clarification – and keep asking until you are sure you fully understand. "Bill, I'm not sure I understand how this relates to that, can you help me out?" What you don't understand, you can't recall. Additionally, if you don't understand what is being said, your mind is more likely to wander and your listening effectiveness diminishes.
Don't get DISTRACTED.
Don't let trivial things like th
As an entrepreneur I am a firm believer of sharing knowledge, visions, thoughts, and even ideas with fellow entrepreneurs. Now I don’t go running around sharing my ideas with every entrepreneur I meet, but I do make it habit to strategically share ideas with entrepreneurs who I believe share similar goals, desires, and ambitions as I do.We all know oth
FOCUS in on the basic message. Try to pinpoint the main ideas the person is expressing. Ask yourself what the speaker is trying to say. If you're not sure, ask. "Bill, I believe what I heard is–Am I on track?"
UNDERSTAND what is being said.
Keep asking yourself if you understand what is being said. If you don't, ask for clarification – and keep asking until you are sure you fully understand. "Bill, I'm not sure I understand how this relates to that, can you help me out?" What you don't understand, you can't recall. Additionally, if you don't understand what is being said, your mind is more likely to wander and your listening effectiveness diminishes.
Don't get DISTRACTED.
Don't let trivial things like t
When is public relations most critical? Well during crisis mode of course when the client, corporation or public figure is in dire straights and becoming a media football and something must be done quick. But what can you do? If you were at a party and you stuck your foot in your mouth what would you do?Well it is about the same thing really, you go in
UNDERSTAND what is being said.
Keep asking yourself if you understand what is being said. If you don't, ask for clarification – and keep asking until you are sure you fully understand. "Bill, I'm not sure I understand how this relates to that, can you help me out?" What you don't understand, you can't recall. Additionally, if you don't understand what is being said, your mind is more likely to wander and your listening effectiveness diminishes.
Don't get DISTRACTED.
Don't let trivial things like t
Does the thought of marketing your business drive you to chocolate? If “getting the word out” makes you feel overwhelmed, you’re not alone. After coaching over 1,200 men and women the last four years I’ve discovered big differences between the genders and how we handle the challenges marketing throws at all small businesses.Women Still Not Ta
Don't get DISTRACTED.
Don't let trivial things like t
Don’t get us wrong, if you don’t know much about your energy bills or how you use your energy, you’re not alone. There are lots of reasons to take interest, though: the rocketing price of energy, savings to the bottom line, and the environmental benefits, for a start.So, what could you be thinking about?Saving energy in places you’ll not miss it
Don't get DISTRACTED.
Don't let trivial things like the speaker's appearance or random noises divert your attention from what he or she is saying. Listen to the speaker's whole sentence. Listen not only for content, but context. Anytime you catch yourself being distracted by something that draws your attention away from the speaker's words, make a conscious effort to focus back on the words.
Listen with your "GUT."
The speaker's tone and body language will impart meaning. These subtle clues are quickly picked up by the unconscious mind and leave us with a particular feeling about the speaker. When you are left with a "feeling" about someone after a conversation – that they are sincere, they are hiding something, they can't be trusted, etc. – it is a sign that your unconscious mind has put two and two together and come
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