Skill
Active Listening
Soft Skills and Communication
Active listening is a communication skill involving fully concentrating on, understanding, and thoughtfully responding to a speaker, often demonstrated through paraphrasing, asking clarifying questions, and nonverbal cues like eye contact. It is essential in fields such as counseling, customer service, management, and sales, where understanding others' needs and concerns directly affects outcomes. It's frequently cited as a core soft skill on resumes and in leadership training.
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