Category Archives: Listening

What if we took the time to talk to and listen to each other?

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Marshall Brain

A person goes onto the New York Subway system and interviews random people. What we find is that… see for yourself: What if we took the time to talk to and listen to each other? His last question is, “What … Continue reading →

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Becoming a better human being by better understanding human beings

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Marshall Brain

This is a fascinating video that explains several important ways that humans use language in different types of human relationships: Around 3:30 the video talks about three types of human relationships (which according to anthropologist Alan Fiske are the only … Continue reading →

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Amazing Technique to Improve Empathic Listening

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Marshall Brain

Stephen Covey talks about a listening technique called the Talking Stick: Now what happens is literally it transforms defensive, negative energy into creative, transforming energy. Here’s why: When you really listen to another in depth, until they feel understood, you … Continue reading →

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