Listening SkillsThe importance of listening effectively is evident in our daily activities. The fundamentals of listening seem simple enough; However, when you think about it, the depth of listening is far from basic. The similarities between hearing and listening can be misleading. Hearing is a physical process and listening is both physical and psychological. Listening has several purposes. If you know how to listen, it will be a great help to you at school, at work, in your relationships, and in other situations. Another positive benefit of being a good listener is the ability to easily express information and communicate with others. You can listen to understand, listen to appreciate, and you can listen critically. Dr. Laura Schlessenger is a perfect example of a professional listener who applies various listening techniques in her profession. Laura's listening and appreciative skills are relevant when she receives a call from Lisa regarding her daughter. First, Dr. Laura listens and pays close attention to Lisa's story, trying to focus and understand what is being told on this topic. These factors are important for listening and appreciating. Based on Lisa's story, Dr. Laura discovers that Lisa's daughter is having financial difficulties. She took all the necessary steps to buy a car even though she had no money to pay for it. Long story short, Lisa's daughter got a loan from the bank, but at that time,...