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a subject of importance, and you

are no longer bored.

Dominance own words.
5. Follow up with
You will likely lose social standing based on
future actions that
dominance, but good listening will increase your
show you listened.
social standing through prestige.

Cost Reviewing what I learned in preparation for
September 16th club meeting, I now have to ask
Listening will take a lot out of you though the
myself: how well am I listening? I want to be an
cost is worth it. Know your limits. Stretch them,
effective leader, and I can be more effective as
but honor them, as well. Feel free to withdraw
a leader by listening better. I am committed to
when you feel the need to recharge, and don’t
listening to each of you, and I want to continue
forget to find someone who will listen to you,
my growth as a listener.
as well.
Please feel free to let me know how effectively
I was also quite intrigued by the ILA’s Ten
I’m listening to you and how I can continue to
Listening Tips. Here are a few of the tips I think
improve. I look forward to your feedback.
most important.
Value listening. Make a conscience choice to
listen more and better.

1. Prepare to listen. Put aside everything that
could distract you from listening.
2. Listen with an open mind.
3. Let the speaker finish before you respond.
Don’t interrupt.

4. Reflect back what you hear, and in your

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