By Harvey Deutschendorf February 26, 2023 In the communication world, listening has always been treated like the ugly stepchild of speaking. Think of all the training and courses that are available for learning how to be a great speaker. To rise up in the ranks of most organizations, it is often recommended that … Continue reading 5 tricks that can make any leader a better listener
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Google’s new Podcasts Manager tool offers deeper data on listener behavior
It’s one step closer to the podcast analytics advertisers have been waiting for. George Nguyen on May 5, 2020 Google has introduced Podcasts Manager, a new tool that provides podcast publishers with listening data such as minutes played, listening duration and other retention analytics, the company announced Tuesday. Podcasts Manager’s audience retention dashboard. Source: Google. … Continue reading Google’s new Podcasts Manager tool offers deeper data on listener behavior
4 tactics you can use today to become a better listener
Are you really listening to your client? Columnist Matt Umbro discusses key ways to tune in to what your client is saying — and ultimately improve your relationship with them. Matt Umbro on July 28, 2016 I think we all can agree that it’s paramount to listen to our clients. They know their businesses … Continue reading 4 tactics you can use today to become a better listener
How One Simple Change Can Make You A Better Listener
It sounds easy, but it’s surprisingly hard for most of us: To become a better listener, stop focusing on what you’ll say next. By Art Markman February 13, 2015 Next time you’re at a meeting when you are not a central participant, take a couple of minutes and watch some of the other people at … Continue reading How One Simple Change Can Make You A Better Listener
First Steps, Part Three – Becoming a Great Listener
Ask yourself, as a professional seller, do you listen? I mean, do you really listen? Before you respond, buyers do not think so. Each year Forrester, in their Executive Buyer Study, ask the question Thinking of a typical meeting with your vendor sales team (or person) how would you characterise their interactions? The data is … Continue reading First Steps, Part Three – Becoming a Great Listener