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1. Personel internal distractions 2. Lack of interest in the topic 3. Inattentiveness 1. Environmental distractions 2. Emotional responses 3. Inattentiveness
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When both groups list were combined, the top 3 listening barriers were : 1. Personel internal distractions 2. Lack of interest 3. Inattentiveness
Summary
Effective listener requires openness, presence and mutual of respect From now on listen to the person who is talking to you and your surroundings, you will be impressed at what you here. Just observe people and listen to what they say and do. You will learn a lot just by listening. Business writer Kevin Murphy says, The better you listen, the luckier you will get . So take time to listen.