“You cannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time." —M. Scott Peck, author of The Road Less Traveled. Active listening is a way of listening that involves full attention to what ...

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 ...

Leaders have strong opinions and are used to sharing them. Earlier in my career, I viewed brainstorming sessions as an opportunity for a little healthy competition – to get everyone excited and ...

Communication skills are among the most important and needed in every job, regardless of the level of the position. Most people concentrate on speaking and writing but give very little emphasis to the ...

As a coach, understanding is the first step toward offering sound advice. Unless a coach is aware of the exact nature of and meaning behind a question or problem, the information and guidance they ...

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, ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. What happens when you and your employee, friend, family or client speak over each other? Do you think it makes for a productive effort ...

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 ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Active listening is a vastly underappreciated skill. Research suggests that because we hear speech at a rate of 500-1000 words per minute ...

Communication is a cornerstone of any relationship, especially a romantic one, but that doesn't make it an easy thing to master. Luckily, there's a simple way to strengthen your relationships that can ...