Who we listen to (don’t kill the messenger)
In an ideal world, we would evaluate every piece of information solely based on its content. However, in reality, psychological and social factors determine whether we believe a message—and that often has little to do with the message itself. So why do we listen to certain people while ignoring others? This question […]
Welcome to my sentence, …
... as soon as I start talking, you interrupt me. I wonder what it is that makes you always butt in? Have you ever encountered this phenomenon? We interrupt, and we are interrupted—constantly. By colleagues, friends, neighbors, and even family. We finish each other's sentences and questions, preventing them from being refined and precise, denying them the opportunity to invite alternative and new perspectives [...]
Listening Myths
Listening is trending. And like many other trends, there are steadfast myths and half-truths that are repeatedly spread or that I encounter in my work. Here, I’ll take a look at a few of them. Active Listening Listening is hearing with intention. Don’t you believe it? Well then, please pay attention to three sounds that you now […]
