One of the best ways to become a better listener

Factors in Bad Listening Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Name and Number Instructor’s Name Date Bad Listening Factors Laziness I am guilty of laziness as a bad listening factor since I lose concentration fast and will not follow long presentations. It is a habit that has developed over time and sometimes makes me miss important information in long conversations and communications. One way to learn about this bad listening habit is to evaluate myself to check if I understood how communication started, the subject, and how it concluded. The conclusion part is essential in knowing if I listened to the end. For example, I am always guilty of asking questions the speaker has already answered in communication, only to be reminded by a communicator. One way to improve on my guilt is to try to remain alert. A possible way to do that is by becoming an active listener by asking questions. Closed-Mindedness I am guilty of this bad listening factor of closed-mindedness since I commit myself to one way of thinking straight. That implies I fail to recognize and appreciate diversity in views and reasoning. I can learn to be aware of this bad listening habit by identifying what influences my decisions. As a closed-minded person, I only associate or pursue what I know. In my case, I can give an example of guiltiness in this bad listening factor. For example, I always believe in something I already know, irrespective of how different people try to explain different perspectives. Notably, I am not adaptable to ideas that I do not know. I will improve this bad habit by embracing divergent views and trying to learn how other peoples' views tu...