Listening and the incredible power of understanding

Published: Jan. 30, 2019, noon

Listening is a skill that is often overlooked, or a skill we think we don\u2019t need to learn. However, by the end of this episode you\u2019ll probably realize you aren\u2019t listening as well as you could be. With listening comes understanding, I\u2019ll talk about a couple studies that show why understanding is key to human connection.

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[01:20] Intro to listening and why it matter

[06:10] SOLER listening

[09:10] Don\u2019t try to listen with an intent to reply

[10:19] Be okay with silence.

[11:25] Multi-tasking is a myth!

[12:40] Study: Feeling understood makes people happier

[14:20] Study: Happier relationships when you feel understood