Practice Your Listening Skills

A networking event is also a good place to practice listening. Take time to practice listening to others. It’s a skill that few of us have thoroughly developed so take advantage of every opportunity to practice. As you read in this book, giving a presentation isn’t just standing in front of a room of people and talking to them. It’s about your audience’s needs; the best way to find out what those needs are is to listen.

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