Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. Did you know that active listening is considered a top ...

Developing the skill of listening takes practice and for those with cancer, it's important to be heard. In this post, learn how one survivor helped others learn how to listen. My granddaughter is five ...

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 ...

Years ago, as a young college student trying to learn the ropes and figure out my path in life, I found myself in the office of an older, very sage professor, seeking advice. I was contemplating ...

Listening is an intentional behavior. When you listen actively, you are present and focused on what the other person is saying because you want them to feel heard and valued. When your team feels ...

Are you a good listener at work? You might think you are because you put away distractions, stay quiet, and nod your head when someone is talking to you. You might even repeat back your conversation ...

For the most part, in all relationships there’s one person who speaks and one who listens. But is the listener really listening? Many people think they’re better listeners than studies show they ...

“Listening is not the act of hearing the words spoken; it is the art of understanding the meaning behind those words.” –Simon Sinek Speaking is a critical life skill that we’re taught from birth. In ...

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While listening to a French radio show you hear people talking about recent journeys. Listen to their comments and work out which mode of transport they used. Choose from the options in the table.