A recent study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology finds that listening carefully and attentively increases the level of humility in any conversation, resulting in a positive feedback loop ...

“Most conversations are simply monologues delivered in the presence of a witness.”—Margaret Miller Part of the challenge to be a better listener is that it’s simply not specific. We must know where we ...

Failing to listen has become one of the most concerning problems society faces. Proper communication is the core of interactions at work, in schools, and personal relationships, yet listening is ...

In my counseling practice, I can turn a poor listener into a good listener through a simple exercise. I use a talking stick as a visual reminder of who has the floor in a conversation and to teach ...

"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 ...

Being a good listener is a core component of any good relationship. Sometimes, people don't want advice on how to fix a specific situation; rather, they just want someone to stay quiet and listen ...