For advice-givers: Four signs that people are really able to hear you

For advice-givers: Four signs that people are really able to hear you

This post is part of our Weekly Tips series.

Last week, I shared a two-question test to help you discern when it’s effective to shift gears from listening to advising/problem-solving (“Am I confident I really understand the real issue?” and “Am I confident they’re really able to hear me?”). This week, I’ve got specific tips to help you accurately and confidently answer the second question. You might be surprised at how often you miss some or all of these cues.
Enough listening already—when CAN you advise/problem-solve?

Enough listening already—when CAN you advise/problem-solve?

This post is part of our Weekly Tips series.

If you’ve been to one of my workshops, , you probably felt frustrated more than once when I insisted that you slooooooow down in conversations, and listen far longer than feels natural or comfortable before you offer your advice/opinions/solutions. (Why? Because that’s the key to being influential). And you probably wanted to know how to know when it’s OK to switch gears. Today’s tip reviews the answer.