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 ...

In my time as a business founder and CEO, I have found that effective communication is the backbone of a successful business, career and entrepreneurial journey. Yet, when we think of communication ...

Listening takes effort and is a skill that can atrophy, according to Houston writer Kate Murphy. From an early age we're conditioned to not listen. "We're told to lead the conversation, not follow it, ...

Listen … Listen? … Listen! The ability to listen skillfully is integral to effective communication. An old adage reads, “We were given two ears but only one ...

Democracy has always depended on more than good intentions. It depends on citizens capable of staying in a relationship under ...

Integrated Skills courses are designed to help lower-level students with all of the language and skills needed to learn and use English, with a special focus on oral communication. Students will ...

Although listening is the first language skill that human beings develop–and it’s how we spend 40% of our time communicating–many of us are not great listeners. In fact, we achieve only 25% of our ...

I'm a terrible listener. I want to do better, but I have trouble paying attention. I miss what people say a lot and end up embarrassing myself and offending them. How can I become a better listener ...

Bring up the subject of communication skills and most of us naturally think about how we speak or write to our coworkers and patients. The counterpart deserves equal attention. People who really know ...