Despite our best intentions, most of us aren’t always the best listeners—but in our defense, it’s not exactly easy to give someone our undivided attention. We’re constantly distracted by pings and ...

Sometimes conversations proceed at a rapid pace, with one partner nearly cutting off the other and finishing their sentences for them. Such conversations can be thrilling, providing the partners with ...

Are you hearing or listening? Do you have functioning ears? How effective is your hearing? Do you possess the skills to improve your hearing? These questions are intriguing, and it’s sometimes ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." How many times have you nodded along during a conversation, only to realize you didn’t absorb a single ...

Effective communication is like a two-way street; information and ideas must travel both ways to reach a shared destination of mutual understanding. Effective communication is like a two-way street; ...

Becoming a better listener is usually about what you do less of, not more. And while I don’t have all the answers, here’s the biggest surprise I’ve discovered about being a good listener: Being a good ...

Being a good listener is an invaluable life skill, but it’s particularly useful for ambitious and talented career people seeking yearly salaries over $100,000. Mastering the qualities of a good ...

Q: Your recent article on communication skills did not reference the art of effective listening. Isn't this as important as how you convey the message? A: You are quite correct; in fact there is ...

Sometimes conversations proceed at a rapid pace, with one partner nearly cutting off the other and finishing their sentences for them. Such conversations can be thrilling, providing the partners with ...