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Ep19: Talk less and listen MORE.

  

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In this episode (series), Mei Phing discusses why extroverts should focus on listening rather than talking to improve their communication skills and build genuine relationships.

 

Highlights

00:17 🎙️ Extroverts should stop talking and start listening to enhance their communication skills.

01:29 🎧 Active listening is a skill that extroverts often lack due to their easily distracted minds.

02:48 🚫 Making assumptions and jumping to conclusions are common habits of extroverts who talk non-stop.

04:08 🤝 Listening allows for better understanding, knowledge, and insights in conversations.

05:37 🗣️ Extroverts tend to dominate conversations, leaving others feeling unheard.

07:00 🤔 Self-awareness is crucial in improving listening skills and creating win-win relationships.

08:38 📈 Developing listening skills pays off in career growth and authentic relationships.

 

Key Insights

🎧 Extroverts often struggle with listening skills as they are easily distracted and have a tendency to speak before they think. This can lead to making assumptions and jumping to conclusions. 

🎧 Genuine relationships require active listening and allowing others to communicate. Dominating conversations can hinder relationship-building. 

🎧 Improving listening skills requires self-awareness and a conscious effort to be attentive. It is a valuable skill that can lead to career success and better connections with others. 

🎧 Extroverts who volunteer for various tasks should pause and listen deeper to ensure they are taking on the right opportunities.

🎧 The percentage of talking versus listening in conversations is crucial in determining the quality of relationships. Building win-win relationships requires equal participation from both parties. 

🎧 Conducting a self-audit on communication habits and recognizing the need for improvement is the first step in developing better listening skills.

🎧 Improving listening skills can lead to immediate positive results in relationships and how others perceive you. It is a skill that brings long-term rewards.

 

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