Listening takes effort and is a skill that can atrophy, according to Houston writer Kate Murphy. From an early age we're conditioned to not listen. "We're told to lead the conversation, not follow it, ...

How to make other people feel heard and understood. When was the last time you practiced your active listening skills? HBR contributing editor Amy Gallo says it is a skill you need to practice. In ...

“Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force. The friends who listen to us are the ones we move toward. When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand.” — Karl A.

Most leaders know listening is crucial, but distractions, packed schedules, and our own mental monologues often get in the way. The key isn’t listening more—it’s listening better. In Radical Listening ...

Have fun identifying sounds and playing listening games with another collection of sound games. See the Teachers' Notes below for more information and guidance on how to use the content.