Have you ever tried sitting with your pet after a stressful day and talking it all out? As strange as it may sound, our furry friends can often understand what we say and feel, even if they don’t ...

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 ...

Brush up on your listening skills with these phrases to help others feel heard. We talked to experts on the best active listening phrases and body language to use to show people you are really ...

There’s a cute story of the worker returning to his desk, trembling, after his annual review with his boss. “What’s wrong?” asked his co-worker. “Boss said I have two problems, and I need to work on ...

Leaders often rise to their positions by making their voices heard as individual contributors. Once they become part of the leadership team, however, their listening skills become more and more ...

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 ...

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, ...

Listening carefully when someone speaks to you can help you communicate more effectively. Listening requires concentration, which can be developed into a habit with effort and practice. Because ...

It's easy to get caught up in sightseeing and activities when you're on vacation with your partner, but it's important not to forget the importance of active listening exercises and communication.