Communication Quote by Travis Bradberry

“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

“From what I can tell, the chief distinguishing factor between children and adults is that children hear everything while appearing not to and adults…

— Stephen McCauley

“If the skill of participatory listening came effortlessly and easy for everyone, there would not be so many misunderstandings, communication breakdowns, irritations, and frustrations.”

— Susan C. Young

We spend roughly 60 percent of our communication time listening, but were not very good at it. We retain just 25 percent of what we hear

— Suman Rai

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

— Andrew Miller

Listening is active. At its most basic level, it's about focus, paying attention.

— Simon Sinek

Listening is a master skill for personal and professional greatness.

— Robin S. Sharma

“Listening is a gift that generates the quality of life and it helps us to grow in life.”

— Euginia Herlihy

Listening is so basic that we take it for granted. Unfortunately, most of us think of ourselves as better listeners than we really are.

— Michael Nichols

Communication is the most important skill in life. We spend most of our waking hours communicating. But consider this: You've spent years learning how…

— Stephen Covey

“Active listening is not only a matter of making yourself available to hear someone talk, but it is showing the sender, physically, that you…

— Susan C. Young

In daily terms, the work of listening is to be constantly worn free of our preconceptions and preferences so that nothing stands in the…

— Mark Nepo