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The Science of Optimal Performance—at Work and Beyond | Daniel Goleman

10% Happier with Dan Harris

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Technique for Better Listening

The main technique for becoming a better listener is to focus on the other person instead of on what we're going to say in return. Making it a daily practice to set the intention to listen to others helps the brain get better at this over time due to neuroplasticity. Reflective listening, which involves training oneself to listen and then repeat back the main points in one's own words, has been found to be a transformative skill for enhancing listening abilities.

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