Discussion: Listening Skills
Poor listening skills can lead to errors in decision-making and poor relationships in both your personal and professional life. Find an article in the online library related to the importance or improvement of listening skills. If possible, find a source that is related to your field of study. In a discussion post, share a reference entry for the article you chose and answer the following questions:
- How does what you learned influence your perception of how others communicate?
- Does what you learned provide any insight into how you communicate?
- Can you think of a time that you failed to be an effective listener? Describe your perceptions of what happened.
- How could failing to be an effective listener affect your career and other aspects of your life?
- Discuss what you learned in this chapter and your research that would help you to avoid similar mistakes in listening in the future.