How to Listen to People in an Interview?

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Phelick: There's a number of ways you can improve your listening. Be constantly asking yourself, occupy your brain so that it doesn't tootle off. Listening for the underlying meaning of what they're saying really helps you to stay tuned in. "I didn't see twas subtle, but i did"

Humans need to have conversations every day-- at our jobs, in our homes, in government-- so how can we handle these better? Celeste Headlee is an award winning journalist who has done everything from anchoring morning news on public radio to covering presidential campaigns. In this episode, Celeste shares practical tips for anyone looking to improve their conversational skills, arguing that better conversations are well within our reach. Celeste is the author of “We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations That Matter” and “Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving.” Celeste is a regular guest host on NPR and American Public Media and a highly sought consultant.