In reality, they are excellent talkers. This becomes evident during seminar when numerous participants will ask questions that have previously been addressed and answered. It is often the most intelligent who are the worst listeners. Because they are quick enough to understand the direction the conversation is headed and jump ahead waiting for others to catch up. Make a conscious decision to listen.
Good listeners take notes.
Control your emotions. There are words or phrases that will prevent us from listening because they are reactionary. Learn to respond rather then react to what is being said. Often times people will say things to invoke a reaction rather then elicit a response. Clarify what is being said.