Why is asking for help so scary? The best leaders are described as vulnerable and open to feedback. How do you do that when most people find feedback uncomfortable? Explore four ways to make asking for help more comfortable and effective.

“Be a better listener,” is advice we’ve been hearing since we were toddlers. It’s an essential skill if you’ve grown up to influence or inspire other people. But, what does good listening even mean? What are the specific, learnable, and measurable ways to be a good listener?

After diving deep into the biology and psychology of listening, and facilitating hundreds of listening workshops, here are four behaviors I’ve learned can transform any conversation from the first time you try them.