Top 10 Ways to be a Good Listener

10. Loose the distractions

9. Don’t finish the other person’s sentences

8. Don’t get defensive

7. Paraphrase or restate what the other person said

6. Listen to understand, not to repsond

5. Make good eye contact

4. Allow for natural pauses

3. Be honestly empathetic

2. Keep an open mind

1. Stop talking