The Listening Lens

Career

The Silent Superpower: How Listening Can Transform Work

Guy Itzchakov Ph.D. on October 4, 2024

High-quality listening can create stronger social connections. This powerful skill can reshape your professional environment.

Burnout

When Listening Hurts: How Attentive Listening Can Backfire

Guy Itzchakov Ph.D. on September 28, 2024

You’ve probably heard how powerful listening can be, but what happens when it backfires? Exploring the emotional toll that listening can carry and how to manage it.

Relationships

Rekindling Love: How Deep Listening Can Rescue Relationship

Guy Itzchakov Ph.D. on June 7, 2024

Discover how deep listening saved a marriage and reignited connection. Inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh, it's a tale of empathy and lasting love.

Emotions

How to Listen Effectively When Speakers Repeat Themselves

Guy Itzchakov Ph.D. on June 2, 2024

Unlock the secrets of effective listening with repetitive speakers. Explore how understanding emotions, engagement, and guiding conversations can spur personal growth for speakers.

Family Dynamics

Improving Family and Romantic Relationship Through Listening

Guy Itzchakov Ph.D. on May 28, 2024

Struggling to connect with your kids or partner in today's busy world? Discover how simple listening techniques can transform family communication.

Positive Psychology

Why Disagreement Is a Stubborn Enemy of Listening

Guy Itzchakov Ph.D. on May 26, 2024

A family dinner argument left me frustrated yet reflective. Discover how improving our listening skills can make our disagreements more constructive, and strengthen relationships.