When someone shares a personal problem or concern with you, you must show that you’re actively engaged in the conversation. One effective way to do this is through gentle inquiry, which involves asking open-ended questions that encourage the speaker to explore their thoughts and feelings more deeply. Imagine your friend confides in you about a… Read More »The Gentle Inquiry: Encouraging Deeper Communication and Understanding
When someone comes to you with a problem, it’s natural to want to jump in and offer solutions. After all, we want to help those we care about. However, sometimes, the best way to support someone is by simply listening and empathizing with their situation rather than trying to solve their problems for them. Imagine… Read More »Supportive listening: Empower others to find their own solution
Imagine a simple trick to keep your marriage strong and happy. This isn’t a fantasy, but a reality discovered by Dr. Gottman and Robert Levenson in the 1970s. It’s called the 5:1 relationship hack, a simple yet powerful ratio that can transform your relationship. Dr. John Gottman and Robert Levenson discovered a fascinating pattern in… Read More »The 5:1 relationship hack by Dr. Gottman
Listening is the most important communication skill, and yet the most neglected. We all think we’re good listeners, but we’re not. We’re too busy, distracted, self-absorbed, or bored to pay attention to what others are saying. And that’s a big problem because listening is the key to connecting with other people. Ralph G. Nichols famously… Read More »Tell me more
