The skills of communication and listening may seem obvious, ordinary, or boring. Yet using the basic process of listening helps you connect well with others professionally and personally. In all ...

Communication skills are among the most important and needed in every job, regardless of the level of the position. Most people concentrate on speaking and writing but give very little emphasis to the ...

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 ...

Effective listening is a great skill to have in the workplace, and one that companies look for in their managers. By becoming a better listener you will get more out of each conversation as well as ...

Savvy small-business owners understand and appreciate the importance of developing employee listening skills to their fullest. The ability not only to listen, but to listen actively is essential to ...

Active empathic listening (AEL) is the cornerstone of effective therapy work. Active listening helps therapists understand who they're working with. Empathic listening lets patients know we're hearing ...

We communicate with people throughout each and every day. We communicate through conversation, our expressions and body language, social media, email, telephone, etc. We rely on our communication ...

More than one intelligent person has quipped that money (or math) makes the world go 'round. But in reality, it's communication that makes this little blue marble spin. Just about everything that ...