Four Causes of Poor Listening Claudio Cepin Not Concentrating Sometimes when people are speaking, we tend to get distracted and not focus on what the speaker is saying. Listening Too Hard Sometimes we focus too much on every single detail and end up missing the main idea or point. Jumping to Conclusions Sometimes we jump to our own conclusions without listening to the other person. Focusing On Delivery And Appearance Sometimes we focus on the way a person’s dressed or their accent, instead of what they’re saying. Ways to Improve ● ● ● Take listening more seriously Be an active listener Resist distractions