02: How to Become a Radical Listener, with Robert Biswas-Diener and Christian van Nieuwerburgh

One of the ways that we believe we can be better humans is to actually listen to each other - not just nod along when we watch people’s mouths move, or wait impatiently for someone to finish their thought before we can jump in and say what we’ve been dying to say - but actually listen to what they’re saying, take a moment to reflect on that, and respond. Perhaps you ask a clarifying question, perhaps you share a reflection, perhaps you simply agree and ask for more details. Regardless of your response, if you’re really listening, people will know and will see you in a better light as a result. 

If you’re curious about how to be a better listener, we offer two experts on the topic who help us understand: What do you mean by radical listening?

 

What to listen for:

• Why listening better makes you a better human