Want to have better, deeper conversations? Try this

Unlock the art of meaningful dialogue and discover how to engage in deeper conversations. Explore techniques that can transform your communication skills, fostering stronger connections and enriching your personal and professional relationships.

Become a better listener

Research shows that active listening – putting your full focus on your conversational partner to truly understand their message – can help us anticipate problems, resolve conflicts, expand our knowledge, and build trust.

Here are three key ways to improve your listening skills.

Let nonverbal cues speak for you

Make eye contact: look someone in the eye while they’re speaking to indicate that you’re interested and invite them to continue sharing

Mirror facial expressions: reflect your internal states
Have an open posture: lean slightly towards the other person or tilt their head

Put away your phone

If you want to be an active, empathic listener, you need to put away your devices and be fully present

The instinct to multitask is so hard to turn off, but it is so important that you do it
Mind-wandering can lead to decreased mood, task performance, and reading comprehension