15. How To Become A Better Listener

<p class="p1">How To Become A Better Listener</p> <p class="p1">1. LET YOUR GUARD DOWN </p> <p class="p1">- lay aside your agenda</p> <p class="p1"> -lay aside you view</p> <p class="p1"> -lay aside your version of what happened or what is</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">2. LET THEM SPEAK FREELY </p> <p class="p1">  - Listen to what’s being said for understanding </p> <p class="p1">If there is any questions, doubt, comments, concerns, confusion or misunderstanding ask for clarity </p> <p class="p1"> - let them make it clear what they mean</p> <p class="p1"> - let them make it clear what they are saying</p> <p class="p1"> - let them make it clear what they want you to know</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1">3. LET THEM FINISH TALKING</p> <p class="p1">  - wait - Listen - wait some more</p> <p class="p1">  - listen until the are completely done speaking</p> <p class="p1">  - wait for silence, then wait some more</p> <p class="p1">  - wait for them to ask for a response or input</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"><strong>CONNECT WITH The Marriage Coach Podcast</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3"><span class="s2">Email questions: <a href= "mailto:marriagecoachpodcast@gmail.com">marriagecoachpodcast@gmail.com</a></span></li> </ul> <p class="p4"> </p> <p class="p1"><strong>CONNECT WITH Cedric Francis</strong></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li3"><span class="s2">Facebook: <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/cedricbfrancis">https://www.facebook.com/cedricbfrancis</a></span></li> <li class="li3"><span class="s2">Twitter: <a href= "https://twitter.com/cedricbfrancis">https://twitter.com/cedricbfrancis</a></span></li> <li class="li3"><span class="s2">Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/cedric_francis/">https://www.instagram.com/cedric_francis/</a></span></li> <li class="li3"><span class="s2">LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-francis-a0544037/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-francis-a0544037/</a></span></li> </ul> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">CONNECT WITH Shante