1. Listen-really listen-to one person for one day. 

2. Create a receptive listening environment.

3. Don't talk when I'm interrupting.

4. Don't overdo it.

5. Practice mind-mapping.

6. Be alert to your body language.

7. Abstain from judging.

8. Listen with empathy. 

9. Be sensitive to emotional deaf spots. 

10. Create and use an active-listening attitude. 

via alessandra