The pandemic has provided the rare opportunity for many of us to slow down and listen to the world around us. At the Smithsonian, listening is an essential part of our work. Listening to individuals, ...

Most people can vividly remember a moment in their life when they felt very deeply heard and understood by another—perhaps by a friend or partner, therapist or teacher, family or community member. On ...

It’s a simple concept that many leaders struggle with: effective listening. Listening skills are crucial to giving leaders access to the knowledge and diversity in perspective needed to make better ...

Poor listening skills, which may manifest as a lack of empathy, are at the core of most workplace conflicts. LinkedIn Learning's most recent Workplace Learning Report showed that interpersonal skills ...

This post is Part 1 of a two-part series. Have you ever spaced out when someone was talking to you? Or have you ever talked to someone whom you had a feeling wasn't listening? They were somewhere else ...

In the 2003 movie "Big Fish," a busy corporate business type is the son of a dying man. They meet up as the father, stricken with cancer, is experiencing his last days. The two have grown distant. The ...

Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers. VTDigger strives to publish a variety of views from a broad range of Vermonters. Commentaries give voice to community members and ...

Market dynamics, organizational priorities and employee well-being continually challenge today’s chief human resources officer. But one of our essential responsibilities is building a culture that ...