How Well Do You Listen?

Studies show we forget 50 percent of what we hear immediately, 80 percent within a day and 97 percent within a week. So, what is the solution? When you listen, make understanding your goal, not just remembering facts.

The people who really listen to us become the most important people in our lives. They all do these three things:

1. Look directly at the speaker.
2. Don’t interrupt.
3. Suspend your judgment.

The good news is that it’s never too late to become a good listener.