Bolster your Career by Becoming a Better Listener

A few years ago, some major media outlets reported that the average attention span had shrunk from 12 seconds in the year 2000 to eight seconds today. While this BBC News story busted that myth, research has shown that people, especially Generation Z, are facing more distractions than ever before in light of increased usage of social media and smart devices. Add in emails, IM’s and workplace apps and it is increasingly difficult to stay focused, even though attentive listening is required to maximize your success at work. With that in mind, here are four ways to become a better listener…

— Published on July 30, 2018
https://www.thriveglobal.com/stories/37823-bolster-your-career-by-becoming-a-better-listener