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 ...

In my 10 years of leadership speaking and training, active listening has been the most commonly given leadership advice. Rather than passive listening to respond, active listening is fully focusing on ...

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 ...

Listening is more than just being physically present when another person is talking. Anyone who has deployed a disengaged "mhmm" while their partner asks about dinner or a kid breaks down the ...

“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 ...

Raise your hand if you’ve ever zoned out as your friend gave you the play-by-play of their latest dating endeavor, or while your partner told you about their day. It’s awkward, but understandable.

Great leadership is not always about providing inspiration, effectively sharing ideas, or making important decisions – how you listen to the people around you also plays an important role. At the very ...