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Drifting Out of Conversations

Jim does not always pay attention when people are speaking and has a tendency to “drift off” or “check out.”

Phrase Type: Needs Improvement

Active Listener

Walter is a focused, active listener. He is very adept at focusing on a speaker and providing the necessary feedback. You know you are being “listened to” when you speak with Walter.

Phrase Type: Exceeds Expectations

Snooping Around

Brenda snoops around her co-workers too much.

Phrase Type: Needs Improvement

Listen to People

Greg seems to have a natural gift for speaking, yet does not understand that he needs to listen to people speaking with him. Unfortunately, this results in many misunderstandings that could have been avoided.

Phrase Type: Needs Improvement

Not a Good Listener

Yoli is not a good listener. She seems to always be thinking about what she is going to say next and does not provide active feedback to the person speaking.

Phrase Type: Unsatisfactory