When you are talking to someone, do you ever have the feeling that the person is not listening to you? They may be looking at you earnestly or even asking questions, yet it doesn’t seem as if the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. A new study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology finds that ...

It is a bittersweet time for Soledad Zuzuarregui. The deputy director of the Governor's Southern Arizona Office, who directly served five governors, and worked as a state employee for more than three ...

Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us? HOW MANY TIMES have you nodded along during a conversation, only to realize you ...

Ask people if they are good listeners. It's a good bet nearly everyone will answer yes. Not only that, they'll say that it's easy to be a good listener. Business publications are full of articles ...

A recently published study of 2,171 participants found that those folks who reported having a reliable listener in their life also demonstrated greater cognitive resilience. In other words, people who ...

Supportive social interactions in adulthood are important for your ability to stave off cognitive decline despite brain aging or neuropathological changes such as those present in Alzheimer's disease, ...

The how-to for listening looks something like this: Look into their eyes. Nod your head. Smile. Say, "Mmm-hmm." Just kidding — that's not the 'how to' of listening; that's the 'how to' of pretending ...

Absorbing important information early will help you acclimate to a new setting—something you’ll find useful in any job. If you want to succeed in any fast-paced profession, you need to be an active ...