One of the truly admirable qualities a person can have is the ability to listen. While this may not be a skill a person is born with, it can be learned and it can make a tremendous difference in how you deal with people and the wealth of knowledge you can gain just by listening.
To be an active listener, train yourself to look at the eyes of the person speaking. Concentrate on what the person is saying, the tone, inflections of the voice and body language. There is so much information given not only orally but also physically and training yourself to pick up on this will greatly improve your listening ability and your value as a colleague and confidant. People will trust you when you actively listen and place a higher value on your opinion and the advice you share.
The value of your Master Mind Alliance is directly proportional to the ability of you and your alliance members to listen. There are some amazing things being shared in a Master Mind Alliance. People are sharing their goals, their desires, their vulnerabilities, their knowledge and their support. If you do not actively listen, you can miss a lot. It is important the meeting be structured to allow people to say what they desire without interruption, side talk or daydreaming by any group member whether they are seeking advice or providing input.
Make notes while the person is speaking. Don’t butt in with your input or ask a question and interrupt the person. When the time is right, you can provide the input or ask questions without interfering with the person’s train of thought. Additionally, many times I have found that after the meeting I can review the notes and probably think of something that I did not come up with during the meeting that cannot only help me but help my Master Mind Alliance members. I can email, call, Skype or somehow contact them and give them additional input.
Your Master Mind Alliance deserves your undivided attention. Take full advantage of your Master Mind group by giving it your undivided attention. Missing the smallest things can have a huge impact.
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