A person who can speak well may be able to win the popularity of others, but a person who is a good listener can truly enter the hearts of others. As the ancients said, "He who speaks well is not as good as a listener." Sometimes, talking too much can be seen as exaggeration, or even rhetoric. In contrast, quiet listening does not have these drawbacks, but can do both listening and understanding.
Listening is not just about simply listening to the voices of others, but more importantly, being able to hear the information contained in their words, which is the true value of listening. When communicating with others, we must listen to thoroughly understand what the other person is trying to say, and only in this way can we communicate more smoothly with each other. If you don't listen and misunderstand what the other person is saying, it will not only lead to blocked communication, but also may make the other person think that we don't respect him, which will affect the interpersonal relationship between the two parties.
In the workplace, subordinates who know how to listen are often favored by leaders. They are able to gain valuable information from listening, which can be used as a basis to strengthen their connections with leaders and drive better work. As the ancients said: "If you listen to both, you will be clear, and if you believe partially, you will be dark." "People who are good listeners are able to get information from many sources, so they can better understand the nature of the problem and make more informed decisions.