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A key piece of being a good conversationalist is having active listening skills. You’re able to build deeper connections and foster conversations of true meaning when you focus on listening to those ...

As business leaders and coaches, we may think we're good listeners. After all, we spend much of our time talking to team members, vendors, clients and other stakeholders. However, talking is not ...

Active listening is a skill you can develop by being fully present in the conversation. You can do this by using attentive body language, asking open-ended questions, and reflecting back. Avoid ...

A friend reported on social media that she’d received a glass at a gift exchange with the following message: “Women love mythical creatures: vampires, mermaids, and men who listen.” The usual replies ...

LEND AN EAR: As part of Xpress' annual Wellness Issues, we reached out to professionals whose education, livelihood or service has trained them to be adept listeners. Photo by Thomas Calder When it ...

Active listening is a skill that needs to be cultivated to be an effective leader, and often, employees can be your best source of inspiration for this. They know the day-to-day concerns of the ...