Listening

Think about a situation that can happen to anybody — You’re sitting on the couch, engrossed in your favourite TV show, when suddenly your partner asks you a question. Without missing a beat, you respond with a hearty “Mmmhmm,” completely oblivious to what they actually said. Oh yes — the…

As a parenting expert, one of the most common concerns that I hear from parents is how to discipline their children when they don’t listen. It can be frustrating and overwhelming to feel like you’re losing control, especially when you’ve tried different methods to get your child to follow your…

To enhance the quality of our conversations and relationships, it is crucial to maintain a calm and attentive demeanor. It is important to identify potential obstacles in communication and proactively address them. This can be achieved through active listening, demonstrating empathy, and treating others with kindness and respect, regardless of…

Communication is a basic life skill, and the word basic here refers to necessary, rather than simple. …

signals are received . whether or not anyone’s . paying attention

In today’s fast-paced world, communication is more critical than ever. We engage in countless conversations daily, but how often do we truly listen? Listening is an art that requires patience, empathy, and an open mind. Unfortunately, it is a skill that, despite its importance, often goes overlooked. In this article…

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and globalized, it seems that understanding each other’s reality has become a lost skill. We no longer take the time to truly listen and understand where another person is coming from or why they may have a different perspective on an issue. …

Reflection. Listening for new opportunities Have you ever noticed that there are moments when it feels like life is speeding up? I think of waves lapping against the shore. As soon as one ends, the next one comes in. Sometimes the details of daily life manifest themselves in a similar way. …

I see a lot of stories on Medium discussing meetings. How they have become an unproductive, time-suck. For the most part I agree. I have also seen articles about companies intentionally scheduling “meeting free” days for their employees to win back some time to complete meaningful knowledge work, you know…