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Listening - The Lost Art

Written by Susan Creal

As a child, listening was one of my least favorite skills to perfect. I can remember back in the fourth grade, bringing home my report card with the “needs to follow directions” and “needs to listen” boxes checked with a bright red marker. In the sixth grade, I was moved to every corner of the room simply because of my lack of listening. I would  talk your ear off before I was remotely able to actually listen to what YOU had to say. It was sad.

Over time, and through experience, I HAD to learn SUPERIOR listening skills as an educator to listen to my students, parents and administration. Listening to my account holders as I worked in sales, to my weight loss clients as I prepared their fitness plan, and now as a coach as I work with hundreds of women, actively listening to what is said and most importantly what is NOT said. It is imperative to my practice to continuously work on this skill and share how I do it with you.

Action Item:

* This week use just one of these tips on someone you are listening to and notice what happens. Does it change their interaction with you? Do you feel more empowered? Write about it in your journal.

Susan Creal, Founder Success Driven Woman, LLC Susan is the founder of Success Driven Woman, LLC, a company supporting women entrepreneurs who wan to LEAP to the next level to find more money, more time, unstoppable self-confidence while creating lasting change. Susan's coaching style is a no-nonsense; get it done approach, coupled with sincerity and compassion. As a licensed wellness coach, a life strategist trained in the life strategist theories and techniques of Dr. Phil McGraw, a member of IAC, ICF, Coachville, Well coaches and a graduate of Coach U's CEP program, Susan is committed to her profession. With extensive coaching in the Anthony Robbins coaching style methodology, Susan can guarantee two things for your life...Massive Change and Massive Results! "Change Happens NOW! Are you ready?" www.successdrivenwoman.com .
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Listen to any song in the world for free. Create free internet radio stations. Search for free mp3's to stream.. "Listen" is a 2006 song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles. The song was written by Henry Krieger, Scott Cutler, Anne Preven, and Knowles, and produced by The . Homepage of the International Listening Organisation . . . the professional organization whose members are dedicated to learning more about the impact that listening has on all . 

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