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The Power of Listening

In my opinion, listening is one of the most valuable skills we can develop as entrepreneurs. Mastering the art of listening to both what people mean and what they say can profoundly impact both your personal and professional success. One of the keys to entrepreneurial success is asking questions and practicing effective listening when you receive an answer. Listening is a skill, and skill, by definition can be learned.

The purpose of this quiz is to assist you to become conscious of your current listening skills so you can improve your listening ability. Do your best to answer these questions honestly – not as you think they should be answered - in the way that best describes your current listening habits. This will provide you with the clearest picture possible of your listening strengths and will also increase your awareness of where your listening skills require focus and development.

 
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Listening Quiz
 
To assess your Quality Listening skills, answer "YES" or "NO" to the following questions:
 
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1. I am consciously aware of my listening strategy in every conversation.
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2. People often tell me they feel I am not listening to them.
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3. I get impatient in conversations and finish other people's senternces.
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4. I create eye contact when I am listening.
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5. I have mastered the art of appearing to listen when I am not listening at all.
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6. People often compliment me on my listening skills.
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7. When I am unable to commit my full attention to another person, I let that person know that I am distracted.
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8. People often say "You are not listening to me!"
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9. I listen better individually with people than when I am part of a group.
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10. I ask for clarification when required in my conversations.
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11. When someone is speaking to me I generally focus on paying attention to them.
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12. I have mastered the art of never missing a beat as I tune in and out of a conversation.
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13. I always remember the names of people when I meet them for the first time.
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14. I pay more attention to information if I perceive I will be tested or required to repeat the information later.
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15. I create a concerted effort to demonstrate my interest through my body language.
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16. When I hear something I disagree with or want to add to, I get hung up on that point and stop paying attention.
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17. I am one of those people who believes I remember every detail of what was said.
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18. I have created some major misunderstandings by not listening.
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19. I am willing to change my opinions and beliefs after receiving someone else's thoughts based on their experiences.
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20. My listening skills have improved in the last 5 years.
 
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