In a culture where we all want to be heard we must first be ready to listen.  Listening is more than just hearing. Those who have the ability to hear do so passively, it takes no energy or effort, but to listen with intent and true understanding of what the other person is saying takes effort.  Unless we demonstrate active listening we will never be able to understand someone else's perspective, have empathy or compassion for another person, or even learn new things that we may not have ever thought about.  In this episode the benefits of implementing active listening in all facets of your life are discussed and how it can truly improve you and your relationships personally and professionally.