Actively listening is no small task. Despite being a crucial element of effective communication, what makes it challenging to truly engage in this skill? In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Christine Miles.

Christine Miles says the root of most holiday tension and arguments stems from not listening to each other. She says we listen to less than 3% of what is said to us before forming an answer. This leads to increased stress and tension especially at the holidays. She has a list of tips on how to avoid holiday arguments and tensions that will allow you to come together as a family and even enjoy the office parties.

Bob Phibbs interviewed award-winning author Christine Miles about the value and skills of listening – and more – on this episode of Tell Me Something Good About Retail.

In this podcast, Christine Miles, author of What is It Costing You Not To Listen? discusses listening and the power of understanding to connect, influence, solve and sell.

Learn how to upgrade the way you listen, so you can learn more from your grandchildren in your conversations with them. “Transformational Listening” is the technique explained by consultant and coach Christine Miles, author of What is It Costing You Not To Listen?

What is it costing you to not listen?  Over time, when you stop listening, it erodes your relationships. It might be at work, it might be at home, but it impacts every facet of your life.  That’s why listening is at the heart of learning to resolve conflict.  Conflict resolution isn’t always about agreement—it’s about alignment. You need to be able to respect each other’s viewpoints and decisions. And it’s why “The Power of Understanding”’

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews Christine Miles, author of “What Is It Costing You To Not Listen?”. One of the biggest struggles couples have, in nuclear and blended families, is communication. Listening plays an integral part of communicating, and unfortunately not many have been taught how to listen.   Listen to Podcast.

Most people have taken a speech class, but very few were ever taught how to listen. And yet, listening is one of the most important skills for parents to use when raising children. How you listen and respond affects all aspects of your home atmosphere. Listening well allows you to develop deeper relationships, improves the effectiveness of your homeschool lessons, and reduces struggles with your children.

Christine Miles appears on the podcast to discuss how common it is to learn how to speak as a child, but not how to listen.

Christine Miles appears on the podcast to shed some light on why listening is a true superpower in your business and personal life.