Selling Yourself by Listening Better

An excellent way to sell yourself is by listening well. Good listening skills will take you further than you can imagine. And, with practice, this skill set can lead to many new opportunities for professional, as well as personal, growth. People want to be heard and appreciate being listened to during conversations and in meetings.

Five ways to be a better listener:

• Never interrupt.
• Don't think about what you are planning to say while others are talking.
• Ask questions to clarify what the other person really means.
• Listen to hear what isn't being said.
• Re-state what you have heard and understood - just to make sure you did!

Selling yourself to anyone is much easier when they know you're listening to them. A good listener is a good find - professionally and personally.