Tips for becoming a more active listener:

• Respect the speaker’s point of view.
• Relax and remain engaged.
• Avoid passing judgment.
• Be aware of nonverbal cues; body language and gestures influence how you interpret the information you receive.
• Avoid interrupting.
• Ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding.
• Give nonverbal cues to demonstrate your interest.
• Conclude with a summary statement to demonstrate you understood what the speaker said.