The Power of Listening

Effective Listening Skills
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Effective Listening Skills
TED talk involves a discussion regarding various ways through which someone can improve their listening capabilities using various exercises some of which can be quite hard to comprehend. However, with dedication and practice, someone can listen more effectively and easily. According to Julian, listening is influenced by factors such as the intention of the listener. If the listener’s intention is divergent with the speech content, there is a high probability of difficulties in comprehension. Application of the basic listening skills helps the individual to master the skills and apply them effectively.
Ted talk will be beneficial in helping me to improve my listening skills. The reason is that the talk outlines the critical baseline of effective listening through assessing the listening impediments and suggesting the applicable improvement strategies. To listen effectively, I will use skills such as maintaining the eye contact as it helps to avoid distractions that may arise in the process of listening. I would ensure that I am attentive and relaxed to aid other listening skills. This also helps me to maintain an open mind as I create mental pictures of the oral speed to aid comprehension. Also, I would ensure that I do not interrupt the speaker unnecessarily to for better listening.
My listening goals include ensuring that I hone my effective listening skills to ensure that I understand every aspect of the speech or talk.

I also plan to ensure comprehend the minute details of all speeches irrespective of the speaker’s tone or fluency of the language. Listening is a critical aspect of my career due to the ever growing need for communication with my colleagues and clients. Therefore, it’s imperative that effective listening is an essential element of successful communication.
Reference
Fedesco, H. N. (2015). The impact of (in) effective listening on interpersonal interactions. International Journal of Listening, 29(2), 103-106.