WATCH THIS: Julian Treasure (2011). 5 Ways to Listen Better. TEDx GLobal, 7 mins. In our louder and louder world, says sound expert Julian Treasure, “We are losing our listening.” In this short, fascinating talk, Treasure shares five ways to re-tune your ears for conscious listening --to other people and the world around you.

READ THIS: Check out The Surgeon General’s Report on Workplace Well-being Guidelines. In the U.S. Surgeon’s new Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being Guidelines, aspects ofrelationship quality are imbued in all “Five Essentials,” defined as (1) Connection &Community, (2) Work-Life Harmony, (3) Mattering at Work, (4) Opportunity for Growth, and (5)Protection from Physical and Psychological Harm.

DO THIS: Download this infographic on the Art of listening and practice some of the listening strategies
discussed in “5 Ways to Listen Better” above.