DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HEARING AND LISTENING

Hearing is simply the act of perceiving sound by the ear.  If you are not hearing-impaired, hearing simply happens.  Hearing is the act of perceiving sound and receiving sound wavesor vibrationsthrough your ear. 

Listening, however, is something you consciously choose to do.  Listening requires concentrationso that your brain processes meaning from words and sentences.

Listening is the act of hearing a sound and understanding what you hear.  Listening requires concentration so that your brain processes meaning from words and sentences.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO HEAR WITHOUT LISTENING?

A good listener is one who actually hears what is being said.  Yes, you can actually listen without hearing.  There are several reasons for this.  If you are planning your response while the other person is talking, there is no way you will hear what they are saying.

Listening with Purpose. 

Understanding personal listening approaches is essential to productive communication.  Good communication skills in the workplace are one of the most important factors leading to successful teams, groups and organizations.