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 ...

The pandemic has provided the rare opportunity for many of us to slow down and listen to the world around us. At the Smithsonian, listening is an essential part of our work. Listening to individuals, ...

Most people can vividly remember a moment in their life when they felt very deeply heard and understood by another—perhaps by a friend or partner, therapist or teacher, family or community member. On ...

Failing to listen has become one of the most concerning problems society faces. Proper communication is the core of interactions at work, in schools, and personal relationships, yet listening is ...

All school leaders know the speed and the number of issues that define our daily world. They are non-stop. For some of us, that feels like an assault eventually while for others it keeps our ...

There’s a fallacy about social media marketing. It’s that the primary goal should be making viral content that gets shared all over the world. Sure, that would be nice. We all want tons of eyeballs on ...

Say you've been cramming for that history test or trying to memorize your sales pitch. You've studied countless hours, and now it's time to catch a couple hours of sleep. You shut your eyes and stop ...

Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers. VTDigger strives to publish a variety of views from a broad range of Vermonters. Commentaries give voice to community members and ...

Good listening skills are vital to healthy relationships, whether they be business or personal. To strengthen a relationship, resolve a conflict or offer support, you must possess good listening ...