Active-listening Quotes

“The process of attentive listening makes the other person feel important, valued, and heard. For Nick, listening was, and still is, love.…

— Susan C. Young

“To Become an Attentive Listener . . . • Observe a person’s physical presence to see how their body language aligns with…

— Susan C. Young

“Being Present Years ago, I attended a conference where the keynote speaker encouraged everyone to BE HERE NOW! It grabbed people's attention…

— Susan C. Young

“Become keenly aware of these three layers to discover whether you're listening with interest and intent for excellent communication and understanding—or are…

— Susan C. Young

“He was practicing active listening.”

— Charlie Jane Anders

“The Physical Language of Listening Active listening is a physical process which transcends simply hearing. Your body language speaks on your behalf…

— Susan C. Young

“If you have ever experienced this type of unprofessional treatment, I doubt you would even consider giving them business in the future.…

— Susan C. Young

“Through the years, I have heard that the average person speaks at about 150-160 words per minute, but can listen at a…

— Susan C. Young

“My success with customers on the telephone wasn’t by using pushy sales methods, but by engaging people in meaningful conversations which could…

— Susan C. Young

“When you become an actively engaged listener, you will develop the mindful awareness that active listening involves multiple layers and distinct levels.”

— Susan C. Young

“Don't just listen with your two ears only. Listen attentively. Listen with every fiber of your being!”

— Assegid Habtewold

“Active listening is one of the best services a company can provide.”

— Susan C. Young

“Listening is one of the finest ways to demonstrate our love for another human being. How many marriages could be saved, friendships…

— Susan C. Young

“14 Ways to Become an Incredible Listener 1. Be present and provide your undivided attention. 2. Seek first to understand, then to…

— Susan C. Young

“If the skill of participatory listening came effortlessly and easy for everyone, there would not be so many misunderstandings, communication breakdowns, irritations,…

— Susan C. Young

“By your practice of active listening, everyone involved benefits because you . . . • are more engaged and engaging; • demonstrate…

— Susan C. Young

“When my son Nick was five years old, he was sitting at the kitchen bar while I prepared dinner. In typical busy…

— Susan C. Young

“As a father, we need to actively listen.”

— Asa Don Brown

“Think about the people in your life with whom you have the most engaging dialogue—the ones who will listen to you and…

— Susan C. Young

“True wisdom thrives in open minds; those who tune only to their own frequency become white-noise prisoners.”

— Stewart Stafford

“Millennials (aka Generation Y) are great at social media (Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Twitter,Tumblr, Instagram, Flickr, Snapchat, Pinterest, YouTube, Vimeo, and Periscope) but…

— Ramesh Lohia

“Think of the communication that takes place in your own life on a continuous basis—at home, at work, with friends, and beyond.…

— Susan C. Young

“You can have the perfect message, but it may fall on deaf ears when the listener is not prepared or open to…

— Susan C. Young

“ASK YOURSELF: How can you utilize active listening to provide sensational customer service? How will this help resolve complaints from unhappy customers?…

— Susan C. Young

“Active listening is the ultimate "Golden Rule" for sensational customer service. Just as the important people in your life will feel more…

— Susan C. Young