Macquarie University hearing researchers have discovered how our brains learn to listen, and how this can help us understand ...

So, yes, reading still matters, even when listening is an option. Each activity offers something different, and they are not interchangeable. The best way to learn is not by treating books and audio ...

The most effective human leaders are those who have successfully repositioned their role from quarterback to coach. Their job is no longer to handle the ball and score points; it is to inspire and ...

You’re probably not as good at listening as you think. Okay, now consider what may have caused you to push back on that previous sentence. Have you been officially certified as a good listener, or did ...

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 ...

No one on his deathbed ever said, “I wish I’d spent more time at the office.” Don’t get me wrong. Work is a wonderful thing. It can be very fulfilling and can provide meaningful service to others. But ...

It is difficult to overstate the appreciation with which I read the October 29 editorial on new policies for letters to the editor. Certainly, the candor was refreshing, and the no-nonsense language ...

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