ATLANTA -- For as long as I can remember, I always thought of myself as a good listener. As a child, if anyone gave me instructions, I could recite them back. That did not mean that I was going to ...

One of the most beautiful and inspiring illustrations of the power of prayer is told about King Chizkiyahu (Berakhot 10). Faced with a divine death sentence that Isaiah describes as irrevocable, ...

The Vietnamese American Youth Alliance is among a group of local nonprofits awarded grants from t Foundation to support mental health programming for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, ...

We all want to be heard. We want to be seen and understood. But how skilled are we at extending listening to others? Here are six ways to sharpen your listening skills. Be Present Listening can only ...

Here are some challenging questions and answers. 1. What can I say or do when I would like to engage in a conversation with a few others — but I am shy and quiet? Listen carefully. Then, ask a ...

Ever get frustrated that people don’t seem to pay you attention? I’ve been there many times, and it sucks. That’s why I’ve spent years studying the art of authority, communication, and leadership.

The business world and the world in general are full of advice: Do this, don’t do that, follow this plan, reject that one. Often, we listen to everyone else and then go inside ourselves for the ...

More than 30 students — most of whom were from the U.S. — from over 10 universities attended “The University Students in Dialogue with Synod Leaders,” an Oct. 18 event organized by the General ...

We were given one mouth but two ears. Perhaps biology already knows how important listening is. In the couples and families I see in therapy, one of the most common concerns they speak of is not ...

I began life as a shy kid and though I have developed an outgoing exterior, in many ways I remain an introvert at heart. That has helped make me a good listener. I’ve also been an outsider and an ...

Reflections on how intentional listening to understand community concerns and honor cultural identity, translates insights into meaningful, inclusive actions for students and families.