Active-listening Quote by Susan C. Young

“While active listening is crucial for optimal communication, we are faced with a dilemma which can perplex even the sincerest and engaged of individuals.”

— Susan C. Young

“Active listening requires being fully present and engaged in the moment.”

— Susan C. Young

“This sounds basic, almost too basic to mention, but listening is a strategy and a skill that is losing ground in society. Most people…

— Travis Bradberry

Listening is a reciprocal process - we become more attentive to others if they have attended to us.

— Margaret J. Wheatley

It seemed rather incongruous that in a society of super sophisticated communication, we often suffer from a shortage of listeners.

— Erma Bombeck

“Active listening is key to all healthy and effective communication, however, it doesn't necessarily come easily.”

— Susan C. Young

“Listening is a very rare skill, and in these noisy times, it is more and more valuable.”

— John Green

Listening is not merely not talking...it means taking a vigorous human interest in what is being told to us.

— Andrew Miller

People aren't very good listeners, by nature. Part of being a good communicator is recognizing and understanding that and trying to make the complex…

— Mike Tomlin

“Listening is an important skill to spark creativity and cultivate empathy.”

— Pearl Zhu

“True listening means more than simply hearing the words that are spoken. We have to become alert to the underlying message too and hear…

— Karen Armstrong