Listening carefully when someone speaks to you can help you communicate more effectively. Listening requires concentration, which can be developed into a habit with effort and practice. Because ...

Are you hearing or listening? Do you have functioning ears? How effective is your hearing? Do you possess the skills to improve your hearing? These questions are intriguing, and it’s sometimes ...

“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 ...

As a coach, understanding is the first step toward offering sound advice. Unless a coach is aware of the exact nature of and meaning behind a question or problem, the information and guidance they ...

Leaders have strong opinions and are used to sharing them. Earlier in my career, I viewed brainstorming sessions as an opportunity for a little healthy competition – to get everyone excited and ...

Your partner is telling you about their stressful day while you’re mentally planning dinner, checking your phone, and wondering if you remembered to pay the electric bill. You’re hearing the words, ...

Communication is a cornerstone of any relationship, especially a romantic one, but that doesn't make it an easy thing to master. Luckily, there's a simple way to strengthen your relationships that can ...