During the past months, listening has taken on a more urgent meaning: The world has been asked to finally listen to those demanding racial and social justice. The capacity to listen (to actually pay attention, to hear both what’s said and unsaid) is the path to actual human connection and a crucial trait of successful leaders—but an amazing assortment of cognitive biases often get in the way.
For July, The Wellness Moonshot helps you identify your own level of listening (we’ve identified four levels) and offers steps to help you listen at a deeper level.