Speak Less, Listen More — Increasing the Weight of Your Words by Hearing Others

In this short solo episode, George Couros explores the power of listening in education. He shares a personal story from his experience as a basketball referee to illustrate how constant talking can become noise, and then explains how thoughtful questions help students discover and own their own perspectives.

When we use our voice sparingly, listen with intention, and create space for authentic student expression, our words eventually carry more weight.