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Listening: The Foundation of Communication
Listening is the #1 communication skill for leadership, selling, customer service, and even romance! The problem is, most of us don't listen very well. We're not trained to listen and we don't even realize that listening is a skill. People have lost jobs, customers, employees, and relationships because of an inability to listen. In this issue we'll examine ways to become a better listener.
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