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Asking the right question — and paying close attention to the answer — can be key to your success. Whether you’re selling a multimillion dollar advertising idea or applying for a job, the strategy is ...

In this blog post, I’ll provide tangible tips on how to develop listening skills so that every conversation leaves both sides feeling equally valued. Let’s get started! Do you struggle to understand ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. In an era dominated by AI, algorithms, and automation, it’s easy to feel that career success hinges on mastering technology - not ...

Listening can be a matter of life and death. Imagine a distracted hostage negotiator or an airline pilot who tunes out air traffic control. Consider an ER physician who fails to hear a critically ill ...

Question: I have a new employee who joined our team seven months ago. Recently, we visited a client to negotiate a contract. During that meeting, it became painfully obvious that this individual is ...

Interviewing is full of uncertainty. What set of skills are really the most important? What does it take to rise above the rest? The answer: “Soft skills.” Soft skills are what enables someone to get ...

How do I improve my communication skills? As a therapist, I get asked that question regularly. And the answer isn’t usually about learning to be more assertive or learning how to explain things more ...

Young students are struggling with fine motor skills, like using scissors and pencils, and social-emotional capabilities, such as following instructions and sharing, teachers report. Strong majorities ...

Despite what you might have heard in professional circles, money does not make the world go ‘round. What does make a difference, both in and out of the office, is good communication. It’s this key ...