Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. Did you know that active listening is considered a top ...

Team building promotes problem solving, efficiency and reliability. Listening is a critical communication skill and involves much more than the act of just hearing what someone says. Team members who ...

Years ago, as a young college student trying to learn the ropes and figure out my path in life, I found myself in the office of an older, very sage professor, seeking advice. I was contemplating ...

Whether we're sitting in a meeting, hearing our partner tell us about their day, or catching up on our favorite podcast, we may think of listening as a passive activity. In these scenarios, the person ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. What happens when you and your employee, friend, family or client speak over each other? Do you think it makes for a productive effort ...

Do you consider yourself a good listener? While listening may seem easy, active listening takes focus and practice. Listening is a particularly important communication tool for entrepreneurs. Do you ...

We have all been in a situation where you’re having a conversation with someone and can’t quite remember everything that person said. Don’t let that be the case when it comes to business transactions; ...

Hearing is the physiological processing of sounds. Listening, however can be broken down into passive and active listening. Becoming a skilled active listener can help with your relationships at home, ...