b'ENGAGEMENT STRAIGHT FROM THE expertsHow to Become a More Impactful ListenerBy Kate RehlingI ts been said that you have moreskills you could work to improve, ability to influence others by lis- and set some listening goals for tening than speaking. The Jour- yourself moving forward.nal of Research in Personalities notes that those who listen well1Ensure may reap both information and relational benefits that make themPsychological SafetyKate Rehling more influential. Remind yourself to speak human Talent Analyst/ Impactful listening is more thanto human and ensure everyone Engagementknows its okay to speak openly. Specialist, The Centerjust hearing. Its actively absorb- Embrace that the person youre for Sales Strategy anding what someone says, showing Up Your Culture youre interested in what theyrelistening to has beliefs, perspec-saying, and providing feedbacktives, and opinions, just like you that leads to growth. Listening isdo. Remember that the person a skill that requires development,has hopes, anxieties, and vulnera-just like any other skill. bilities, just like you do. And recog-nize that the person wants to feel Impactfullistenersdoseveralappreciated, respected, and com-things to demonstrate theyre lis- petent, just like you do.tening. These techniques allow them to gather more information,2Demonstrate provide better guidance and showFocusothers that their voices are valued. Take a moment to read through theEliminate distractions by silenc-techniques below, identify whichingyourphoneandputtingit 130 How to Become a More Impactful Listener'