· Have one conversation at a time. Listening to two things at one time means you can't hear or think about either one.

· Let others finish talking. To listen well, you must stop talking. Don't interrupt or put words in the other person's mouth.

· Don't be turned off by how others talk. Try to listen to wha a person says and not how he or she says it. It is easier to listen to some people that others.

· Make sure you heard right. If you didn't hear or don't understand what someone said, have them say it again. Ask them to explain it.

· Know what the other person wants. Ask yourself, Why are we talking? Is what they have to say important?

· Watch body language. Body language is a person's gestures, tone of voice, body posture, and facial expressions. It may say more than words.

19. A good leader has vision--a dream for a better world;

6. A good leader helps people believe in themselves--by helping them work with others to change their lives;

17. A good leader sets limits--if you try to do everything for people, you will never be able to help them do things for themselves. Just say "No!"

Some tips to become an effective listener

2. A good leader is a good listener--followers like someone who listens to their opinions;

12. A good leader is open to new ideas--especially those of others;

· A selective listener is someone who only listens to the parts of a conversation that interests them and they discard everything else.

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