How can someone improve listening skills?

1. Face the speaker and maintain eye contact. 2. Be attentive, but relaxed 3. Keep an open mind 4.Listen to the words and try to picture what the speaker is saying 5.Dont interupt and dont impose your "solutions'" 6.Wait for the speaker to pause to ask clarifying questions. 7.Ask questions only to ensure understanding. 8.Try to feel what the speaker is feeling. 9.Give the speaker regular feedback 10.Pay attention to what isnt said to nonverbal cues.