It's easy to get caught up in sightseeing and activities when you're on vacation with your partner, but it's important not to forget the importance of active listening exercises and communication.

We’ve all been there. You’re speaking to someone and even though you know they’re hearing you, you get the sense they’re not really listening. As frustrating as that can be, most us would probably ...

Your partner is telling you about their stressful day while you’re mentally planning dinner, checking your phone, and wondering if you remembered to pay the electric bill. You’re hearing the words, ...

Strong communication skills can mean the difference between being a good leader and a great one. One of those skills is active listening—that is, truly hearing, processing and addressing what another ...

People are routinely advised to be their authentic selves and show their vulnerability. They are told they are in a safe space and there will not be retribution for speaking up. When they finally get ...

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 ...

When you step into a meeting with your boss or a presentation with your colleagues, it's no longer just you and the other person, or people in the room. There are screens and smartphones, e-mails and ...

Ever since she was appointed president of Smith, Sarah Willie-LeBreton has been asked to do a lot of talking about herself. “It’s only natural,” she says. “When you start a new job, people want to ...