<p>90% of us think we're good listeners — but we retain about 20% of what we hear. In this Squiggly Shortcut, Sarah shares five practical ways to close that listening gap, starting with the one thing most of us never even notice.</p><br><p>🎯 What You'll Learn</p><p>– Why listening isn't just about words — and what to pay attention to instead</p><p>– How the pressure to respond is the biggest enemy of good listening</p><p>– Why repeating back the words someone uses can unlock a whole new conversation</p><p>– What a no-interruption meeting feels like — and why it's worth trying with your team</p><p>– The simple summarising habit that will make you a noticeably better listener overnight</p><br><p>📚 Resources Mentioned</p><p>Episode 319 — Listening with Kate Murphy </p><p>You can also find Kate Murphy's book I Never Said I Was a Good Listener via your usual bookshop.</p><p>For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email: helenandsarah@squigglycareers.com</p><p...