Empathic listening involves listening with the intent to understand how the speaker feels in addition to their ideas. It can help improve mutual understanding and trust. Some key aspects of empathic listening include displaying an open posture, reflecting back the speaker's feelings and meaning, and focusing on understanding their perspective rather than judging or advising. Learning to listen empathetically teaches important social skills like conflict resolution and can benefit people of any background.

1. Empathic Listening “ People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

17. No matter who you are, where you live, or what your religion – when we truly need to be heard we speak to the greatest “ empathetic listener,” known to mankind…