The Importance of Listening

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I agree about the listening point. I mean, if you're trying to have a better relationship with a loved one, really listening to what they're saying is so valuable. Even if you were like a con artist coming into town, like wanting to rip people off, you can rip them off much better if you understand them. And the way to do that is to listen. So all you con artists, listen it up. You just got some advice for you. Luckily the good con artists are already listening. But yeah, I don't know what makes it so hard. It's not surprising we wouldn't be good at this. Like it's not what we're evolved for. We

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Why is most communication advice so fluffy? How can we actually communicate better? Why do we sometimes fail to say what we mean or what needs to be said? What counts as "nonviolent" communication? To what extent is avoidance of conflict and confrontation a result of agreeableness versus cowardice? What aspects of divorce aren't talked about enough?

Misha Glouberman helps people communicate and connect better. He teaches a course called How to Talk to People About Things, online and in person, that helps people get better outcomes in their most important conversations at work and at home. He is an expert facilitator and designer of online and in-person events. He hosts the Trampoline Hall Lectures in Toronto, and is the co-author, with Sheila Heti, of The Chairs Are Where The People Go. He does lots of online events, so join his email list to learn more about them.

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