When was the last time you practiced your active listening skills? HBR contributing editor Amy Gallo says it is a skill you need to practice. In this episode, you’ll learn how you can use listening skills to make other people feel heard and understood. Specifically, you’ll learn different styles of listening and how to use each one to fit your goals. You’ll ... Show More
Jun 17
Why Speed and Trust Are Critical to Solving Hard Problems
When it comes to solving complex, layered problems, the default for many organizational leaders is to take their time to work through the issues at hand. Unfortunately, that often leads to problems that linger with no clear resolution. Instead, Anne Morriss offers a different pro ... Show More
28m 43s
Dec 2022
73. Listen Up: Why It’s Better to Be Interested Than Interesting
<p>As a communication expert,<a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/alison-wood-brooks/"> Alison Wood Brooks</a> spends a lot of time talking about talking. But, as she says, listening is just as important.</p><p>“My course is called TALK,” says Wood Brooks, who is the O'Br ... Show More
24m 19s
Mar 2022
EP504 - Listen Up! Being a Good Listener
As a lawyer, you may think you are a good listener. But could you listen more effectively, and in turn, be heard more clearly? With tips from the Heels in the Courtroom trial attorneys and insights from Kate Murphy’s book, You’re Not Listening: What You’re Missing and Why It Matt ... Show More
36m 13s
Jun 2021
530: How to Prepare for Conflict, with Amy Gallo
Amy Gallo: HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict Amy Gallo is an expert in conflict, communication, and workplace dynamics. She combines the latest management research with practical advice to deliver evidence-based ideas on how to improve relationships and excel at work. She is the ... Show More
38m 32s
<p>“Listening actively and deeply happens when I genuinely believe that the person who's speaking has intrinsic worth and brings a perspective that I lack and need.”</p><p>This episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a> features <a href ... Show More