Learn the art of active listening.
Being a good listener is one of the keys to developing meaningful, fulfilling relationships. If you want people to trust you and feel comfortable sharing their concerns, issues, and triumphs with you, the best thing you can do is learn to listen well. According to Forbes’ Dianne Schilling, the principles are simple: Listen intently, take in what the other person is saying, never interrupt, and then paraphrase what you’ve absorbed and repeat it back to them.
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