When evaluating your progress on an active listening goal, it's most helpful to consider feedback from:


a) Online quizzes or self-reflection alone.  

b) A combination of self-reflection and feedback from others.

c) Only the opinions of colleagues you actively listen to.

d) Solely focusing on your own perception of improvement.

While setting a goal to improve your active listening with your manager, the relevant aspect ensures the goal:


c) Improves communication and collaboration at work.  

d) Makes you feel more confident in social settings.

The time-bound aspect of a SMART goal for active listening doesn't necessarily need to involve:


a) Setting a timeframe for practicing active listening techniques.

b) Specifying how long you'll focus on a particular setting (e.g., work meetings).

c) Estimating the amount of time it takes you to summarize key points.

d) Outlining a specific deadline for achieving mastery.

You want to improve your active listening with your colleagues.  A specific and attainable goal could be to:


a) Always paraphrase every statement a colleague makes.

b) Ask one clarifying question during each team meeting.

c) Maintain eye contact with every colleague throughout a meeting.  

d) Achieve perfect scores on active listening quizzes.

When setting a SMART goal for active listening, measurable progress could involve:


a) Feeling more connected in conversations.

b) Tracking the number of times you summarize key points.

c) Noticing a decrease in arguments with loved ones.

d) Experiencing a reduction in stress during meetings.  