Listening is the unsung hero of communication. We love to praise great orators and recite lines from famous speeches, and rightly so. Words are powerful. But listening can be equally so.If you improve your listening skills, you'll probably never win an award for it or make it into...
We mistake listening as easy because it looks passive and instinctive, but in reality it’s hard work. Really listening (and not just appearing to listen) re...
"To listen is to lean in, softly, with a willingness to be changed by what we hear." -Mark Nepo, poet, philosopher "When I'm at work and listening to someone in a conversation or meeting, half of me is listening and the other half is thinking about what I need to do to prepare for my next meeting."
This constant, low-grade sense of urgency can impede genuine communication. Mindful listening - focused attention to what another person is saying, without judging or ...
When the other person is speaking, just listen. Stay mentally active and alert. Use nonverbal signals like nodding or smiling to let the person know you’re tuned in.
Listening is hard. We come into conversations with our own agendas and low attention spans, and that can be a dangerous combination. When you're doing the talking, though, it's frustrating if you're not being heard. You can build better relationships and get ahead in business if you learn how to actively listen, says Cash Nickerson, author of The Samurai Listener .