Active listening helps managers and leaders uncover blind spots, challenge thinking and make better decisions. I was raised in the suburbs of New York City, a region infamous for talking, not ...

Active listening is an essential part of effective communication. Listening helps you build genuine and honest connections. When done effectively, people will be motivated to communicate with you, ...

Active listening is a skill you can develop by being fully present in the conversation. You can do this by using attentive body language, asking open-ended questions, and reflecting back. Avoid ...

Despite what you might have heard in professional circles, money does not make the world go ‘round. What does make a difference, both in and out of the office, is good communication. It’s this key ...

“You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time." —M. Scott Peck, author of The Road Less Traveled. Active listening is a way of listening that involves full attention to what ...

Listening is an intentional behavior. When you listen actively, you are present and focused on what the other person is saying because you want them to feel heard and valued. When your team feels ...

What does active listening in relationships look like? As I sit in my office while the rain comes down, I contemplate the complexities of human nature and wonder about relationships. Why do some have ...

You've had the worst day of your life and you need to word-vomit all your feelings. Your dad won't pick up the phone. Shoot. Mom? Nope. Best friend? Nothing. Therapist? If you only had an appointment.