listening
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How To Listen When Your Kid Has A Bad Day
Late-afternoon crankiness is a very real thing for kids attending school. They’ve (mostly) held it together for their teachers all day, and home is their safe place, so as soon as they see us, their parents, they may feel compelled to unleash all of the day’s frustration.
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How To Listen Like A Hostage Negotiator
A hostage negotiation is often a literal matter of life and death, so the experts trained to handle them really know how to listen. While it’s unlikely you’ll ever need to convince someone to come out with their hands up, there are times when we need to push ourselves to be better listeners, which is…
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Speed Up Your Podcasts For More Efficient Listening
There are so many good podcasts out there, but there’s only so much time in a day. The Wall Street Journal reported on “podcasts nuts” who make time for podcasts by speeding them up with apps such as Overcast. Like, up to 5x speed. Sure, that saves time, but it also probably spikes your blood…
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Increase Your Likability By Asking People To Finish Their Stories
When someone gets interrupted while telling a story to your group, it’s the perfect opportunity to make yourself seem more attentive and likeable by asking that person to continue.