Cultivate more trust and traction at work and in your relationships by using adaptive listening to level up communication in your personal and professional life. Authors Maegan Stephens and Nicole Lowenbraun highlight the importance of balancing both expressive communication and active listening, and provide a framework for four different listening styles: support, advance, immerse, and discern.

• Listen Like a Leader: Read our guide to learn how to listen and then pick one or two skills you can start building this week.