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 ...

Chances are, your skills could use some improvement. Few Zoom calls have made me quite as self-conscious as my chat with ...

When we think of leadership, we often think in terms of output. A leader is someone who provides inspiration, teaching, direction, vision, and problem-solving. But true leaders distinguish themselves ...

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, ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. “What is the best business advice you ever received?” is a question I am asked nearly every ...

There’s absolutely nothing harder or more important for any entrepreneur to learn than how to listen, carefully and effectively. To everyone in your life – family, friends, and peers. And to everyone ...

Veronica was a good listener by nature. Early on, she committed to making “listening” a key aspect of her leadership style. That’s one reason she was so beloved and trusted as a CEO. With Veronica as ...

Life is busy. We work hard, play hard, and each day try to pack in as much as we can, to fulfill education and career goals, nurture our families, accomplish our dreams, and respond to daily crises.

District leaders understandably feel a sense of urgency to do something about “learning loss” in the pandemic. But if leaders really want to address the academic and social impact from disrupted ...