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Welcome to the Generous Listening Blog - a space where our team and guest contributors share insights on how generous listening can transform and enrich connections.

Here at our listening library, you can find podcasts and publications, texts and articles, videos, interviews, tools and more that explore listening. Stay up to date on the best in listening and learn.

ArticleSelf awareness

Why listening well can make disagreements less damaging

Unlock the power of listening: Transform heated debates into bridges of understanding.

ArticleCulture

Dialogue within the Quaker International Seminar Program for West Africa

Discover how Quaker seminars unlocked dialogue and unity in West Africa: a tale of connection.

ArticleCultureWellbeing

What is ‘generous listening’ and how can it help communities heal after a disaster?

Unveil the healing power of generous listening in mending communities post-disaster.

ArticleCultureRelationships

Listening as a path to freedom

Doğan Sabancı argues that we cannot fix our social systems before we fix our connections.

ArticleLeadershipWorkplace

Generous Listening: From The Boardroom To An Earthquake Zone

Discover how generous listening is a universal tool for impactful connections.

ArticleLeadershipWorkplace

‘Generous listening’: The skill you need most in the new world of work

Explore generous listening, the key to leadership and unity in today’s evolving workplace.

ArticleFriendshipListening to OthersRelationshipsRomanticSelf awareness

Navigating the Labyrinth of Listening: Unveiling Barriers

What are the distinct barriers that can hinder our ability to truly listen?

SpeechNatureRelationshipsSelf awarenessSpiritualityWellbeing

Echoes of the Heart: Embracing Listening through Rumi’s Wisdom

What could happen in the world if we all listened, according to Rumi?

ArticleRelationshipsRomantic

The Art of Generous Listening in Relationships: A Path to Deeper Connection

How generous listening can breathe new life into our relationships?

ArticleSelf awareness

Mastering the Art of Generous Listening: A Practical Guide

Dive into the essential, yet often overlooked, skill of generous listening.

ArticleChildrenFamilyRelationships

The Essential Role of Generous Listening in Child-Parent Relationships

Generous listening nurtures enduring parent-child bonds through trust and understanding.

ArticleSelf awareness

7 Distinct Listening Styles

What kind of a listener are you?

ArticleChildrenFamilyRelationships

Essential Listening Strategies for Parents with Small Children

Here’s a guide to basic listening strategies for parents with small children.

ArticleListening to OthersRelationshipsSelf awareness

Otto Scharmer’s Fields of Conversation: Navigating the Depths of Dialogue

Read to learn invaluable insights into the dynamics of meaningful dialogue!

ArticleListening to OthersRelationshipsSelf awareness

Otto Scharmer’s Four Levels of Listening: A Journey to Conversational Depth

How can we move from unconscious listening, to generous listening?

ArticleListening to OthersListening to SelfRelationshipsSelf awareness

Common External Barriers to Generous Listening

Read if you want to have meaningful conversations!

ArticleListening to OthersListening to SelfRelationshipsSelf awareness

Common Internal Barriers to Generous Listening

Read if you want to have meaningful conversations!

ArticleRelationshipsRomanticSelf awareness

Breaking Down Barriers: Listening in Relationships Unveiled

What is at the core of any thriving relationships?

ArticleFamilyRelationships

Navigating Family Ties: Uncovering Common Barriers to Listening at Home

What are some of the most prevalent barriers to listening at home?

ArticleListening to OthersRelationshipsWorkplace

Overcoming Listening Barriers in the Workplace: A Practical Guide

What stands in the way of effective listening in leadership and workplace environments?