Eddie and Tonya were having a meeting about the upcoming budget changes
During their meeting, several people interrupt them with requests while, at the same time, the air conditioner began making loud noises. Eddie and Tonya decided to move their meeting to another conference room down the hall, where they could have more privacy and it would be less noisy. They are practicing what strategy for effective listening?
a) Listen for big ideas
b) Overcome distractions
c) "Listen" to nonverbal behavior
d) Listen before you leap
e) Use your thought speed
ANS: b
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