Why listening well is harder -- and more powerful -- than you think, with Guy Itzchakov, PhD
About this episode
Guy Itzchakov, PhD discusses the complexities and importance of high-quality listening.
Most people think they’re good listeners. But really listening well is harder than it seems. Guy Itzchakov, PhD, talks about what distinguishes high-quality listening from just staying quiet while someone else talks; how feeling heard affects speakers’ emotions, attitudes and relationships; why high-quality listening can reduce defensiveness during disagreements; and whether AI chatbots will ever be good listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: American Psychological Association
Guest: Guy Itzchakov, PhD
Topics covered
- listening
- communication
- emotional intelligence
- relationships
- AI chatbots
Keywords
- listening skills
- communication
- emotional impact
- defensiveness
- AI chatbots
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: American Psychological Association
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