Posts Tagged ‘communication skills’
Susan Cain: The Quiet Revolution
In a society that encourages social, outgoing traits, Susan Cain is a spokesperson for introverts. We caught up to discuss the role of quiet in our increasingly noisy world. You can listen to the audio interview, or read the transcript below. Julian Treasure: I’m with somebody who’s become a friend over the last couple of…
Read More5 ways that listening can change your life
In order to communicate well, it’s critically important to be able to listen well too. A great listener has enormous advantages in the world. Listening is not a natural ability – it’s a skill that can be nurtured. Why does it matter? Because listening creates some wonderful outcomes. You can listen to the audio blog…
Read MoreVisual listening: Building relationships over the phone
These days, business is rarely done in person. And as Sherie Griffiths says, “longterm business relies on relationships… Relationships rely on conversation. And conversation relies on good communication. So unless we’ve got an effective means of bridging that distance that’s opening up between us, business is in serious trouble.” You can listen to my interview…
Read MoreThe future of listening
Alex Doman is co-author of the book Healing at the Speed of Sound. And as you might imagine, we’re very attuned when it comes to the power of listening. “Ultimately, listening is an expression of conscious intention, caring, and compassion for one another. If we take the time to truly connect and to listen, we learn…
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