Research has shown a strong link between listening skills and leadership qualities, indicating that good listening skills improve interpersonal relationships and trust. Empirical research indicates ...

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 ...

People have a basic need to feel that they’ve been heard. This is true both in formal settings and in our daily interactions with those we’re closest to. Workers who feel their bosses listen to them ...

You've had the worst day of your life and you need to word-vomit all your feelings. Your dad won't pick up the phone. Shoot. Mom? Nope. Best friend? Nothing. Therapist? If you only had an appointment.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. What happens when you and your employee, friend, family or client speak over each other? Do you think it makes for a productive effort ...

A professor I was working under many moons ago once told me that listening is arguably the hardest skill ever. That a whole legion of us have poor listening skills, or lack in it entirely. We love the ...

How to make other people feel heard and understood. When was the last time you practiced your active listening skills? HBR contributing editor Amy Gallo says it is a skill you need to practice. In ...

To be successful, leaders must be able to take firm action and communicate decisions to the rest of the company. On the flip side, they also need to master active listening, which requires a totally ...

You’ve probably become overly familiar with the term “active listening” by now. I know this because as an entrepreneur I’m on top of the latest business trends, and it’s a trait always popping up in ...