Many of the listening experts that we’ve highlighted on this platform have dedicated their careers and their lives to improving our ability to listen. Paul J. Donoghue is a little different. While he does offer plenty of expert advice on how to listen more attentively and how to comprehend what is being said, much of his work has a more…
For many, listening is an afterthought—something that happens in the background of their lives. They don’t think about it, they don’t focus on it, and they definitely don’t try to adjust it. For Stoker White, on the other hand, listening is at the very forefront of life—it is central to everything he does. White is a sound engineer at Soularium,…
Sincere, active listening can have a powerful impact on others. It can create a connection and allow for better communication. And in extreme circumstances, that communication can help resolve a potentially dangerous situation. Former NYPD hostage negotiator Dominick Misino is an expert in active listening and knows first-hand the power it can have. Throughout his career, Misino participated in many high-stakes…