There are different ways to phrase this sentiment. The idea is to let the other person know that the feelings they’re having are logical and understandable. That’s another way to make them feel ...

When you are talking to someone, do you ever have the feeling that the person is not listening to you? They may be looking at you earnestly or even asking questions, yet it doesn’t seem as if the ...

It is a bittersweet time for Soledad Zuzuarregui. The deputy director of the Governor's Southern Arizona Office, who directly served five governors, and worked as a state employee for more than three ...

“Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.” —David W. Augsburger On average, humans spend a considerable portion of their lives in ...

When someone is navigating a difficult period, the immediate impulse is often to offer solutions. However, taking a moment to pause and truly listen can frequently prove more beneficial. This vital ...

Ask people if they are good listeners. It's a good bet nearly everyone will answer yes. Not only that, they'll say that it's easy to be a good listener. Business publications are full of articles ...

A recently published study of 2,171 participants found that those folks who reported having a reliable listener in their life also demonstrated greater cognitive resilience. In other words, people who ...

Spending time with a good listener not only feels great, it may be key to keeping the brain healthy as people age. Adults who reported having lots of access to someone who could listen to them when ...

The how-to for listening looks something like this: Look into their eyes. Nod your head. Smile. Say, "Mmm-hmm." Just kidding — that's not the 'how to' of listening; that's the 'how to' of pretending ...

Absorbing important information early will help you acclimate to a new setting—something you’ll find useful in any job. If you want to succeed in any fast-paced profession, you need to be an active ...