Today’s giving: Took one minor role in Toastmasters and tried to improve it. The role of Grammarian in Toastmasters is often overlooked. I not only tried a new technique for this club – splitting the role between two of us – but I also listened more attentively than I have in the past.

Here’s a free way to give.

Listen.

But listening can be very hard. It can take a lifetime of practice. But that doesn’t mean we can’t improve.

Here are a few ideas.

• Stop what you’re doing.
• Turn your body towards the speaker.
• Ask questions to clarify.
• Paraphrase for understanding.
• Let the speaker finish before responding.
• Don’t judge.
• Join a Toastmasters club.

There are more here. Got others? Please add them in the comments!

Listening is a great way to give.