Communication - Listening I.Q.

This inventory provides an assessment of your current listening skills and habits.

	Do You	Seldom 1	Usually 3	Always 5
1	Give the speaker your full and undivided attention.
2	Listen for key words and underlying feelings?
3	Avoid prejudging the value of the words until you have heard the speaker out?
4	Wait until the speaker has completed his thought before sharing yours?
5	Look for body-language messages as well as word messages?
6	Steer clear of needing to have the last word?
7	Make a conscious effort to consider and question the logic and credibility of what you hear?
8	Ask for clarification when the words of the speaker are confusing to you?
9	Use active listening techniques, such as paraphrasing?
10	Attempt to remember the significant points in the speaker’s message?
	Total

50 is a perfect score. Less than 40 indicates that you could use some work in listening skills.

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