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 ...

What happens when you and your employee, friend, family or client speak over each other? Do you think it makes for a productive effort and effective meeting? It’s doubtful. More likely, the ...

Vacation provides the perfect laboratory for couples to practice active listening skills without the distractions and time ...

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 ...

Many people who haven't started coaching come to me with one common question: "Does life coaching use special techniques to increase effectiveness in transforming people's lives?" Although it's not a ...

In the competitive landscape of high-paying jobs, mastering communication skills is essential. Among these, active listening is perhaps the most impactful yet often overlooked skill that can ...

JW Way Fundamental #5: Listen Fully. "Listening is more than simply not speaking. Give others your undivided attention. Set aside your own judgments and preconceived notions. Listen with focus. Most ...

“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 ...

We’ve all been there. You’re speaking to someone and even though you know they’re hearing you, you get the sense they’re not really listening. As frustrating as that can be, most us would probably ...