In my time as a business founder and CEO, I have found that effective communication is the backbone of a successful business, career and entrepreneurial journey. Yet, when we think of communication ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. Empathy is one of the most important leadership skills, ...

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 ...

Interviewing is full of uncertainty. What set of skills are really the most important? What does it take to rise above the rest? The answer: “Soft skills.” Soft skills are what enables someone to get ...

In this blog post, I’ll provide tangible tips on how to develop listening skills so that every conversation leaves both sides feeling equally valued. Let’s get started! Do you struggle to understand ...

Listening is loving. Great listeners are great lovers. Listening, which is one half of the art of conversation, is an act of connection. Even if you can't touch or see someone, you feel connected if ...

Listening is loving. Great listeners are great lovers. Listening, which is one half of the art of conversation, is an act of connection. Even if you can't touch or see someone, you feel connected if ...

Most physicians, nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in a recent Medscape poll said they always or often make a conscious effort to listen to their patients without interrupting ...

Youngsters also improve their general listening and social skills by being exposed to repertoires from composers including Ravel, Shostakovich and Mendelssohn. In addition, they are likely to ...