What Characterizes Good Listening?

What characterizes good listening? What are the qualities of heart and mind that are there with someone when they're really being a good listener? And for those of you that want to you can share a word on chat. You are naming so many, you're naming the constellation and I thank you for it. Present interested, curious, compassionate, patient, empathy, presence, giving, honoring, understanding beneath the words,. never interrupts, curious, inquisitive, truly seen, quietness, authenticity, silence, unconditional positive regard, selfless, open.