Fill in the Blanks listening skillOnline version fill in the blank by antonio ruiz carbajal 1 innovative irritated frustrated skills sender ability messages creative good communication mistakes aim information listening Listening is the to accurately receive and interpret in the communication process . Listening is key to all effective . Without the ability to listen effectively , messages are easily misunderstood . As a result , communication breaks down and the of the message can easily become or . If there is one communication skill you should to master , then listening is it . Listening is so important that many top employers provide skills training for their employees . This is not surprising when you consider that listening can lead to better customer satisfaction , greater productivity with fewer , and increased sharing of that in turn can lead to more and work .