CogWell @ Penn brings in trained professionals to discuss mental health on campus. At this semester's meeting, they hosted an event to learn about active listening. Credit: Michael Goerlitz CogWell @ ...

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 ...

Are you an active listener at work? Listening actively means you’re not just hearing what the person is saying, but also tuning in to their thoughts and feelings. Nodding along and repeating back your ...

Brush up on your listening skills with these phrases to help others feel heard. We talked to experts on the best active listening phrases and body language to use to show people you are really ...

Team building promotes problem solving, efficiency and reliability. Listening is a critical communication skill and involves much more than the act of just hearing what someone says. Team members who ...

Hearing is the physiological processing of sounds. Listening, however can be broken down into passive and active listening. Becoming a skilled active listener can help with your relationships at home, ...

The two-hour program comprises the Power of Listening; How to Listen vs. Give Advice; Empathy; Helping The Person in Need Catch Your Calm; Suicide Intervention; and the Importance of Self-Care for ...

Caring and crisis hotline Caring Contact has introduced stress management and active listening training for rescue squads and other first responders. Caring Contact held its first training session ...

As we age, our brains lose some of their volume. Age-related gray matter loss is typically associated with cognitive decline and impaired memory functions. Older adults are at a higher risk for brain ...

How to make other people feel heard and understood. When was the last time you practiced your active listening skills? HBR contributing editor Amy Gallo says it is a skill you need to practice. In ...