Stacy Crawford of Klear Water Coaching and Wellness says listening is a fundamental yet overlooked component of effective communication, and there are ways to cultivate these skills. She references ...

Speaking louder, claiming superiority and taking up more space won't get you the attention and respect you're looking for — ...

How can I get my doctors to listen better? I just turned 78, and over the past few years I feel more and more dismissed by my ...

In Part 1 of this article on listening, you learned about Mike and Vanessa. Mike was insulted because Vanessa didn't listen well. It's not that Vanessa spaced out intentionally. She really struggled ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Have you ever turned on a show and had your attention diverted by your smartphone? Or, have ...

How can I get my doctors to listen better? I just turned 78, and over the past few years I feel more and more dismissed by my doctors. I know I can’t be the only one who feels this way. Any ...

Communication difficulties between patients and their doctors is nothing new. Many older patients feel like their doctors are dismissing their concerns, which can be frustrating and lead to missed ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X If you and your doctor aren’t communicating well, ask specific questions that require a response.