Tag Archives: active listening

4 active listening tips you need to know

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Rachel L.

Are your employees active listeners? Although listening may seem like an innate skill, many employees struggle with the aspect of its “active part.” Active listening is a crucial business skill, ensuring the listener is completely concentrating on what is being … Continue reading →

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Listening 101 With Mastery Tech

Posted on August 27, 2014 by TaQuinda Johnson

Did you know statistics show 85% of what we know we have learned through listening? Or, on a typical business day, we spend 45% of our time listening, 30% of our time talking, 16% reading and 9% writing? Today, we … Continue reading →

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Are You An Effective Communicator?

Posted on August 25, 2014 by TaQuinda Johnson

On an interview, one of the most highly anticipated questions an employer can ask a potential employee is, “what are your strengths?” Most interviewees quickly respond, “I have great communications skills.” Do you know that 85% of our success is … Continue reading →

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Wait, What? The Importance of Active Listening

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Meaghan Priebe

At work we are busy with the constant flow of emails, phone calls, meetings and collaborating with others.  During all of these activities there is one important action that many of us tend to lose; listening.  Active listening helps a … Continue reading →

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New Year, Better Listening

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Meaghan Priebe

We all know how frustrating it is to have to repeat yourself multiple times, or get asked a question you just answered.  Being a good listener is an imperative skill to maintain in the workplace.  “6 Steps to Becoming a … Continue reading →

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