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 ...

And you suck at it. As it turns out, listening is a kind of superpower—a superpower that, honestly, relatively few people have. As a relationship scientist and couple therapist, I work with a lot of ...

When you hear a song for the first time or the millionth time, what do you pay attention to first: the lyrics or the music itself? Turns out, your listening style can reveal a whole lot about your ...

The most expensive leadership mistake isn't a bad strategic decision—it's failing to listen effectively. Harvard Business School reports that when employees feel genuinely heard at work, they ...

Relationships are built on connection, not control. But when you feel like you're not being heard or don't have the power that you want, there's a good chance you speak louder and take up more space, ...

In Part 1 of this post on listening, you learned about Mike and Vanessa. Mike was insulted because Vanessa didn't listen well. It's not that Vanessa spaced out intentionally. She really struggled to ...

Listening in health care is more than politeness—it’s healing. Researchers describe “values-driven listening,” where curiosity, presence, and compassion lead to stronger trust and better care. Credit: ...

Speaking louder, claiming superiority and taking up more space won’t get you the attention and respect you’re looking for — here’s a better way to get people to listen. Effectively influencing others ...