Does your mind ever wander when you're supposed to be listening? For example, maybe these situations sound familiar: Your colleague asks, “What do you think about that?” You realize you have no idea ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. Did you know that active listening is considered a top ...

“Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.” —David W. Augsburger On average, humans spend a considerable portion of their lives in ...

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 ...

Your ears are constantly picking up sounds around you even when you aren’t actively listening. Selective listening is when you focus your attention on some specific information. It involves ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about navigating the unspoken rules in today’s workplace. In today’s fast-paced and dynamic work environment, the ability ...