12 Ways to Make People Listen

12 Ways to Make People Listen

Dr. Mimi HullHull & Associates

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“One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another person has to say.”

Bryant H. McGill

1. Use people’s names.

2. Ask, “Is this is a BAD time to talk?”

3. Know what you want to say.

4. Create urgency and/or intrigue.

5. Speak more softly and use silences.

6. Appeal to their interests.

7. Ask them to

take notes.

8. Move to help people refocus.

9. Use humor.

10. Speak with enthusiasm.

11. Vary the pace.

12. Compliment your listener.

About Dr. Mimi

Dr. Mimi Hull is President of Hull & Associates.

Hull & Associates provides speaking training and facilitation services to Fortune 500 corporations, small businesses, not-for-profit organizations, associations and conventions. She earned her Doctorate in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Management and her Masters in Counseling and Personnel Services from the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. Her B.A. was earned in psychology from Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York.

Dr. Hull is a fully Licensed Psychologist who specializes in organizational development and human relations training and consulting. This includes Change Management, Sales Training and Management, Organizational Development and Procedure, Board Development, Strategic Planning, Diversity, Leadership, Team Building, Motivation and Communication, Time/Stress Management and Personality Insights. Her programs are known for being upbeat, participatory and productive. Dr. Mimi is a veteran speaker with tasteful, amusing and inspiring information for every listener. 

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