It helps develop new ideas and create opportunities for growth and improvement by giving your team the space to voice their thoughts. All in all, active listening encourages your team to be more open and share more about themselves. While it seems fairly straightforward, active listening is a difficult skill to learn. According to Forbes magazine, mastering this skill comes down to three steps.
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