Every good conversation starts with a good listener.

Step one: stop talking. From that friend in need to your nightmare colleague, here’s how to hear and make a difference

4 Ways To Be A Good Listener: Listen to understand, not to answer; Leave all judgments behind; Be compassionate; Be present. #goodlistener #listenpeople

You might be a natural listener, but if you’re not – here are 3 tips that will help. They are simple and very effective. Take the quiz at the end to find out if you're a good listener!

You might think you’re a great listener – or at the very least a good friend or colleague. But if you’re honest, how often do you really hear what people say? If your listening skills could do with some work, here’s what those who know recommend you try.

When was the last time you had a meaningful conversation with a member of your staff? A healthy rapport with staff is critical to good leadership and good workplace outcomes. Building good rapport from day one provides the foundation necessary when critical conversations are necessary to launch a product, address a concern or clarify an objective. When employees walk into your office or meeting area knowing you are invested in the relationship…Read More

Improve your active listening skills using these empathy-building tips Being a good listener can enrich your understanding, expand your capacity for empathy, and improve your communication skills. It takes practice to be a good listener,...

Communication skill is not about how well you speak. What is the point of speaking well, If there is no one listening to you? That brings us to this question – Are you a good listener? Whe…

There’s a reason you feel the urge to dial up loved ones when something major happens in life. Confiding in a good listener not only provides a stress release but can also slow cognitive decline, per a new study at NYU. People in their 40s and 50s who self-reported having limited access to a supportive listener in their social interactions had a cognitive age that was four years older than those with more listeners in their life. Turns out, talking (and other mentally stimulating activities,

I was recently in a third grade classroom and was struck by the presence of rules that were posted for how to have a conversation. Having visited many middle and high schools, I think these same rules could -- and probably should -- be posted there as well.