Identify several careers in which success in listening is crucial to your overall success. 2. Explain two influences on perception that may impact your listening to others. Give specific examples of behaviors to support your assertions. 3. How can you improve your listening in classroom or work situations to improve your overall performance? Think of specific examples of desirable behaviors, and show how these exemplify concepts in this chapter. 4. Identify one situation in which you listen well and one situation where you listen poorly. What can you do to improve the situation where you listen poorly?