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Practice mindful listening for better communication from "summary" of Search Inside Yourself by Chade-Meng Tan,Daniel Goleman,Jon Kabat-Zinn

Mindful listening is an essential skill for effective communication. When we practice mindful listening, we are fully present and attentive to the speaker. This means we are not thinking about what we are going to say next or distracted by other thoughts. Instead, we are focused on the speaker's words, tone, and body language. One key aspect of mindful listening is to listen without judgment. This means suspending our preconceived notions and biases to truly understand the speaker's perspective. By listening without judgment, we create a safe space for the speaker to ex...
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