This document discusses the importance of listening skills, especially for mentors. It notes that about 80% of information is received through listening. There are four main types of listening: comprehension listening, evaluative listening, empathic listening, and appreciative listening. Developing good listening skills can be a game changer for interpersonal skills at work, as listening allows mentors to understand how their mentees feel in real time based on their tone and word choices. The document also discusses factors that can influence listening abilities, such as the speaker, the listener, the message, the environment, and listening skills.