Failing to listen has become one of the most concerning problems society faces. Proper communication is the core of interactions at work, in schools, and personal relationships, yet listening is ...

What does active listening in relationships look like? As I sit in my office while the rain comes down, I contemplate the complexities of human nature and wonder about relationships. Why do some have ...

YIELD is a common road sign. In Europe the street sign says “Give Way.” Yielding is a kind of giving. It’s not the same as giving-in. Just as the soil yields a crop that provides food for us all, by ...

Recently, I was delighted to see an outline of actions constituting today’s best practices for listening in a new book, The Double Bottom Line, by Donato Tramuto with Tami Booth Corwin. Tramuto brings ...

Listening to others is one of the most important skills to acquire. It is a competency used in all life settings—work, school, home—and in various roles, whether as a parent, student, friend, ...

Last week's feature focused on communication skills and their importance in the workplace. This week's feature is about the other side of communication-listening skills. Hearing is the physical ...

During a recent staff meeting, the topic of different communication styles and methods seemed to be a recurring theme. As a result, it got me thinking about how we communicate and how dependent we ...

At some point, all professionals resort to the classic “eye-roll mindset” regarding their colleagues: “Colette’s doing that thing again” or “Lucas just doesn’t get it.” It’s not surprising that ...

Effective communication is the cornerstone of any successful relationship. It involves not only talking but also deliberate word choices that allow both partners to understand and be understood.

Not everyone is a natural listener; doing it well takes more time and effort than most people realize, but everyone can learn with practice. The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based ...

Active listening is a powerful tool that can improve communication and strengthen relationships. It involves fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what is being said. By ...