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 ...

How to make other people feel heard and understood. When was the last time you practiced your active listening skills? HBR contributing editor Amy Gallo says it is a skill you need to practice. In ...

Are you an active listener at work? Listening actively means you’re not just hearing what the person is saying, but also tuning in to their thoughts and feelings. Nodding along and repeating back your ...

People are routinely advised to be their authentic selves and show their vulnerability. They are told they are in a safe space and there will not be retribution for speaking up. When they finally get ...

“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 ...

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, ...

To be successful, leaders must be able to take firm action and communicate decisions to the rest of the company. On the flip side, they also need to master active listening, which requires a totally ...

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 ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. What happens when you and your employee, friend, family or client speak over each other? Do you think it makes for a productive effort ...