List five qualities of good and poor listening?

Good listening:
1. Being attentive and focused on the speaker
2. Showing empathy and understanding towards the speaker
3. Asking clarifying questions to ensure understanding
4. Providing feedback and validation to the speaker
5. Being open-minded and non-judgmental towards the speaker

Poor listening:
1. Being distracted and not fully engaged with the speaker
2. Interrupting or talking over the speaker
3. Failing to show empathy or understanding towards the speaker
4. Not asking questions or seeking clarification when needed
5. Being closed-minded and judgmental towards the speaker

Qualities of Good Listening:

1. Attentiveness: Paying full attention to what the speaker is saying, without distractions.
2. Active Listening: Showing interest through nods, eye contact, and verbal cues like "I see" or "Right."
3. Empathy: Understanding the speaker's perspective and emotions, putting oneself in their shoes.
4. Reflection: Restating or summarizing what the speaker has said to ensure understanding.
5. Asking Clarifying Questions: Seeking further information or understanding to avoid misunderstandings.

Qualities of Poor Listening:

1. Distraction: Allowing thoughts, noises, or other external factors to interfere with listening.
2. Selective Listening: Ignoring or dismissing parts of the message that are uncomfortable or disagreeable.
3. Interrupting: Cutting off the speaker or not allowing them to finish their thoughts.
4. Pseudo-listening: Pretending to listen while the mind is elsewhere or engaged in other tasks.
5. Disengagement: Showing disinterest or apathy through body language or facial expressions.