"You breathe well," she told me, "but you exhale horribly." Breathing in deep to fill our lungs requires work, and for optimal performance when exercising, so should the exhale. I realized that unless ...

Listening is hard work. It’s a skill that doesn’t always come naturally. The human brain is wired for survival, which means we’re more focused on ourselves than others. But, if you want to build good ...

You’re talking to a friend in a coffee shop … and responding to several missed text messages. You’re on the phone with your aunt … and purging your inbox. Sound familiar? It’s easy to see why ...

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 ...

Most of us take listening for granted. People talk and the talking goes into our ear holes. End of story. In one survey, 96 percent of respondents said they were always or sometimes good listeners.

Active listening is an essential part of effective communication. Listening helps you build genuine and honest connections. When done effectively, people will be motivated to communicate with you, ...

Learn how to implement a powerful social listening strategy to track conversations, gain valuable insights and actively engage with your audience to strengthen your brand and boost sales. Social ...

As a counselor educator and supervisor, I have often trained new lay and professional counselors in the art of listening. I consider this the most important intervention in therapy when helping ...