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fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

8 habits that make people seem instantly trustworthy in a room full of strangers - Silicon Canals

Trust forms through small, consistent behaviors—genuine listening, steady eye contact, and authenticity that make others feel heard and safe.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

When You Know Too Much About Dreams

What should you do when a friend shares a dream with you, and you immediately see vital meanings in it that your friend doesn't seem to see? If you are someone who is a naturally insightful dreamer and/or has studied methods of dream interpretation, you may suddenly find yourself in these awkward positions of unequal knowledge and awareness. What's your best approach in responding?
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Philosophy
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

People who are slow to speak but choose their words carefully usually have these 8 signs of superior intelligence - Silicon Canals

People who speak slowly and listen carefully often demonstrate deeper insight, superior intelligence, and better problem-solving through thoughtful questions and memory for details.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

10 phrases emotionally intelligent people use mid-argument that completely disarm the other person without them realizing what just happened - Silicon Canals

Using empathetic, validating phrases during conflicts shifts conversations from confrontation to collaboration while preserving dignity and de-escalating tension.
#leadership
fromZDNET
6 months ago
Business

5 ways business leaders can transform workplace culture - and it starts by listening

fromZDNET
6 months ago
Business

5 ways business leaders can transform workplace culture - and it starts by listening

#communication
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago
Relationships

7 phrases emotionally mature people use during disagreements that others never think to say - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago
Relationships

7 phrases emotionally mature people use during disagreements that others never think to say - Silicon Canals

Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The art of being a non-annoying boomer: 5 conversation habits to adopt and 5 to drop - Silicon Canals

Ask questions before offering advice, avoid 'back in my day' comparisons and unsolicited lectures, and tailor timing and dosage to bridge generational communication gaps.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

9 signs you're a better listener than 95% of people, according to psychology - Silicon Canals

Genuine listening is an active skill requiring curiosity, emotional intelligence, memory, and resisting self-focus; only about 5% truly master it.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Three H's of Relationship Support: Hear, Hug, and Help

Effective support follows a sequence: listen with validation and empathy, offer physical comfort to regulate stress, then provide problem-solving.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Using CARE to Promote Collaborative Co-Parenting

Adopt the C.A.R.E. mindset—Communication, Active Listening, Respect, Empathy—to solve conflicts and improve co-parenting and other strained relationships.
#improv
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Problem With "Active Listening"

Labeling listening as 'active' treats listening as inherently passive and encourages performative behaviors rather than genuine presence.
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

I Started Keeping a "Reverse Gift List," and It's Transformed How I Shop for Presents

About five years ago, I ran into a problem many people face as they get older: The people I holiday shop for typically just buy everything they want throughout the year. That, of course, left me hanging during the holidays, not knowing what to get anyone and relying on gift cards to allow them to buy the things they love. (The people in my life are notoriously hard to shop for.)
Productivity
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

18 Mental-Health Discussion Starters for Kids Home From College

"What makes it harder or easier to get a good night's sleep at school?" "What are your creative solutions for finding food that feels nourishing on campus?" (for non-athletes) "What were your favorite ways to get movement into your busy schedule?" (for athletes) "What was the best part of being on the team? How do you feel it impacted your physical health?"
Mental health
Careers
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What not to say to someone who just got laid off

When colleagues are laid off, listen, offer presence and small practical gestures, and avoid unsolicited advice or fix-it reactions.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Why most agents lose clients in the first five minutes and what top performers do differently

He didn't establish trust. The seller was a retired teacher with a warm face and a nervous smile. Before she could offer him a seat, he opened his folder and began discussing median prices and days on market. She nodded, but her eyes drifted into that polite, distant look every agent has seen. In that moment, the listing was already gone not because of the information, not because of the strategy, but because the seller did not feel seen.
Real estate
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

You can learn to be a better listener. Here's how

Attentive, active listening improves workplace performance, collaboration, manager effectiveness, employee resilience, and personal mental health.
#empathy
fromwww.psychologytoday.com
2 months ago

How to Have Better Holiday Conversations

I use a simple framework I call the 5 R'srespect, relate, reframe, revise, and repeat, that I also describe in my book, Misguided. These aren't about winning a debate; they're about lowering defensiveness and creating space for mutual understanding. You also don't need to engage every time. Choose your moments, and try to know the other person's goal before diving in, whether that is validation, curiosity, certainty, or simply keeping the peace.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

10 Building Blocks of Emotional Intimacy

Once two unique people commit to having their love translate into a meaningful relationship characterized by genuine intimacy, they will need to remain in an apprenticeship of intimacy. There will be no arrival, only the opportunity to make modifications and grow. Emotional intimacy possesses too much that is unknown, as two unique individuals are changing, growing, and unfolding in their own distinctive ways. Let's look closely at the 10 building blocks that comprise the apprenticeship.
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Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Hidden Way You're Pushing People Away

Deep human connection requires reflective listening and genuine emotional engagement rather than reassurance or premature advice.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

This Is The 1 Thing Cult Experts Want You To Do When Talking To Your MAGA Relatives

From there, he said to remember those good memories and focus on cultivating a warm and curious rapport that is centered around simple, effective, and concise questions that you already know the answers to. The questions can be along the lines of "Tell me more about why you believe this to be true?" or "Where did you get this information from?"
Psychology
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Many Women Shoulder an Invisible Stress at Work. One Small Habit at Home Makes a Big Difference.

Listen for underlying emotions rather than factual details so a partner who has masked at work feels seen, understood, and able to decompress.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Three Questions That Instantly Defuse Couples' Arguments

Healthy relationships treat conflict as a shared problem, prioritize making each partner feel heard, and cooperate as a team to find solutions.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Get Over Having to "Get It" in a Relationship

Reflective listening requires fully attending to and accurately repeating a partner's words to ensure clear mutual understanding and reduce defensive responses.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Radical Acceptance: How to Play the Scene You're in

Accept the reality of the scene and play what is presented rather than what you want, enabling genuine listening and effective collaboration.
Miscellaneous
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

Matthew McConaughey Gives The Most Relatable Teenager Advice

Reframing personal questions into third-person prompts encourages teenagers to open up, and parents benefit from listening without judgment and acting as supportive 'big brother' figures.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

You Don't Need to Be Interesting, Just Interested

We've all felt the pressure to be "on." To be witty, magnetic, full of stories, and somehow the kind of person others orbit around. From job interviews to first dates to Instagram bios, we're taught to polish ourselves into a brand. Be bold. Be memorable. Be interesting. But here's a quiet truth that doesn't get enough airtime: Being interesting is overrated. What really opens doors, deepens bonds, and changes lives isn't being the most fascinating person in the room. It's being the most interested.
Relationships
#couples-communication
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Listening in Second Position

Humility enhances individual well-being, strengthens relationships, and improves leadership by fostering openness, admitting fallibility, and practicing active listening.
Relationships
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

Conflict Resolution Skills Every Manager Must Master

Effective conflict resolution through active listening, empathy, and mediation transforms disagreements into opportunities, improving team morale and team performance.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

Can We Agree to Disagree?

Active listening can foster understanding and connection in divisive times.
People often cut ties over political disagreements, exacerbating loneliness.
New communication techniques can bridge divides between differing viewpoints.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago

How to Help a Friend: 6 Steps for College Students

Helping a friend in need is important but can be challenging for college students.
Active listening is crucial to support friends.
Following up after initial support shows care and commitment.
Healthcare
fromPsychology Today
9 months ago

9 Ways to Tick Off Your Patients

Dissatisfied patients lead to healthcare professional burnout.
Treat each patient as a valued customer to improve satisfaction.
Active listening is essential for patient satisfaction.
Adjusting to a patient's comprehension is crucial.
Music production
fromFast Company
9 months ago

There's no such thing as 'background music.' Here's how your playlist affects your brain

Music affects brain functions like focus and emotion, impacting decision-making even when perceived as background noise.
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