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Many people struggle to listen effectively.

Clive Griffiths
Clive Griffiths
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Many people struggle to listen effectively.

They try to stay engaged and focused, only to find they've missed key points or misunderstand.

Here’s an easy way to become a better listener.

Ask yourself these 3 questions:

1. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗺 𝗜 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼?
Get super specific.

→ What’s their goal in sharing this with you?
→ Where are they emotionally?
→ What’s their perspective?

Spend time observing and asking clarifying questions.

This increases your ability to connect and respond meaningfully.

2. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴?
Listen beyond their words.

→ What assumptions might you be making?
→ What emotions are they expressing?
→ What about concerns or needs?

Listening isn’t just hearing—it’s about understanding.

This opens the door to a deep relationships and trust.

3. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗜’𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴?
Show them you heard their message.

→ Ask great questions.
→ Show them you get it.
→ Help them feel validated.

Improving listening skills enables you to:
↳ Forge stronger, more meaningful relationships.
↳ Build more trust into every interaction.
↳ Create powerful conversations.

Great listeners ensure others feel valued, respected, and understood.

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I'm Clive Griffiths I work with consultants, helping them challenge the status quo, shape the future, and win great projects."

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