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Active Listening: Swiss Army Knife of Communication with Examples


Sree Vijaykumar Jonathan Kahn is a communication coach for senior technical experts. Over the last 10 years he’s trained hundreds of professionals, from engineers to medics, financial experts to UN peacekeepers.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could read people’s minds? No two people see the world in the same way. Each person’s viewpoint is unique, rooted in their background and life experiences. We might think that we know what matters to people. But when we assume, we often get it wrong.



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Flights to LAX temporarily halted due to staffing shortage
Flights to LAX temporarily halted due to staffing shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration says flights departing for Los Angeles International Airport are being held due to a staffing shortage at a Southern California air traffic facility. The FAA issued a temporary ground stop at one of the world's busiest airports on Sunday morning soon after U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted that travelers would see more flights delayed and canceled in the coming days as the nation's air traffic controllers work without pay during the federal government shutdown. The FAA says it expects to lift the ground stop soon but might continue to restrict traffic into LAX. Staffing shortages also caused disruptions Sunday at New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport and Teteboro Airport.


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Willpower doesn't exist. Why so much of your health isn't your fault
Willpower doesn't exist. Why so much of your health isn't your fault
Dr Xand and Dr Chris van Tulleken share four small but powerful tips they've learnt over the course of 30 episodes.


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In the race for Virginia governor, Democrats see boring as a plus
In the race for Virginia governor, Democrats see boring as a plus
Abigail Spanberger's campaign has been strikingly substantive


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AI drones in Ukraine - this is where we're at
AI drones in Ukraine - this is where we're at
Ukraine's drones are setting new standards for self-piloting on the battlefield. Full autonomy, however, remains well out of reach -- and is likely to stay there.


 
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Diphtheria, a Once Vanquished Killer of Children, Is Resurgent
Diphtheria, a Once Vanquished Killer of Children, Is Resurgent
A Somali hospital ward packed with gasping children shows how war, climate and mistrust of vaccines is fueling the disease's return.


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OpenAI shunned advisers on $1.5tn of deals - FT
OpenAI shunned advisers on $1.5tn of deals - FT
Sam Altman tapped handful of in-house dealmakers over external advisers and lawyers to design huge web of infrastructure agreements


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'The paradox of horror': How scary films can soothe your anxiety
'The paradox of horror': How scary films can soothe your anxiety
Jump scares and gore might not seem like the most soothing watching, but scary films can actually be the ideal therapy during anxious times.


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The striking Swedish workers taking on carmaker Tesla
The striking Swedish workers taking on carmaker Tesla
The industrial action against the company's operation in Sweden has reached its second anniversary.


 
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UN Cybercrime Treaty wins dozens of signatories
UN Cybercrime Treaty wins dozens of signatories
: Allows surveillance and cross-border evidence sharing, which worries human rights groups


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Opinion | In Trump's Casino Economy, You'll Probably Lose
Opinion | In Trump's Casino Economy, You'll Probably Lose
What can go wrong in an economy built on speculation and risk.


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ICE Will Use AI to Surveil Social Media
ICE Will Use AI to Surveil Social Media
A Silicon Valley firm has contracted with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to build out a social media surveillance dragnet. Critics say that the AI-driven software will target immigrants for political speech.


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Why chromium is considered an essential nutrient, despite having no proven health benefits
Why chromium is considered an essential nutrient, despite having no proven health benefits
Dietary supplement companies tout chromium as a way to boost energy, weight loss and blood sugar control. But the studies behind these claims are either flawed or inconclusive.


 
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China's secret stockpiles have been a great success-so far
China's secret stockpiles have been a great success-so far
Xi Jinping is desperate for Trump-proof access to food, fuels and metals


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The forgotten politics of "big tobacco"
The forgotten politics of
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Feds Pump the Brakes on Autonomous Trucks
Feds Pump the Brakes on Autonomous Trucks
On a lonely stretch of Texas interstate between Dallas and Houston, the possible future of freight transportation is already rumbling...


 
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Milei wins mandate for free-market revolution in Argentina's election - WSJ
Milei wins mandate for free-market revolution in Argentina's election - WSJ
President Javier Milei scored a decisive political win Sunday, tightening his grip on Argentina's Congress.


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JPMorgan is stuck paying for Charlie Javice's legal fees.
JPMorgan is stuck paying for Charlie Javice's legal fees.
The bank says her $115 million bill is 'patently excessive and egregious'


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How to tackle private credit's 'cockroaches' as contagion fears build
"The cockroaches aren't everywhere, but a bit of insect repellent doesn't hurt," one strategist said.


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Nvidia, AMD, Broadcom Using 'Golden Handcuffs' for Employee Retention - BI
Nvidia, AMD, Broadcom Using 'Golden Handcuffs' for Employee Retention - BI
Nvidia, Broadcom, and AMD's stock values have surged, making RSUs highly lucrative for employees.


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It's not just rich countries. Tech's trillion-dollar bet on AI is everywhere - WSJ
It's not just rich countries. Tech's trillion-dollar bet on AI is everywhere - WSJ
As part of "AI decolonization," developing nations aim to ensure that the boom enriches more than just Silicon Valley.


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Millennials' Guide to Gen Z's Job Struggles, Career Apocalypse - BI
Millennials' Guide to Gen Z's Job Struggles, Career Apocalypse - BI
I graduated during the financial crisis. Here's what new grads should know about a tough job market.


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Chatbots Are Pushing Sanctioned Russian Propaganda
Chatbots Are Pushing Sanctioned Russian Propaganda
ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, and Grok are serving users propaganda from Russian-backed media when asked about the invasion of Ukraine, new research finds.


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Photographers Build the World's Largest Remote Observatory
Photographers Build the World's Largest Remote Observatory
Clear night skies and nearly 500 telescopes.


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Navy loses two aircraft from USS Nimitz aircraft carrier
Navy loses two aircraft from USS Nimitz aircraft carrier
The Navy's Pacific Fleet says a fighter jet and a helicopter based off the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz both crashed into the South China Sea within 30 minutes of each other. The fleet said in a statement that the three crew members of the Sea Hawk helicopter were rescued, and the two aviators in the F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet ejected and were recovered safely. It said all five from the aircraft that went down on Sunday afternoon "are safe and in stable condition." The causes of the two crashes are under investigation.


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Microsoft sued for allegedly misleading millions of Australians with its AI pricing
Microsoft sued for allegedly misleading millions of Australians with its AI pricing
Tech giant faces hefty fines from consumer watchdog for allegedly trying to convince customers to pay more than needed for their Microsoft 365 subscription


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Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, China says bombers flew near Taiwan
A group of Chinese H-6K bombers recently flew near Taiwan to practice "confrontation drills", Chinese state media reported late on Sunday, publicising the action just a few days before the U.S. and Chinese presidents are due to meet in South Korea.


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Javier Milei hails ‘tipping point’ as his far-right party wins Argentina’s midterm elections
Javier Milei hails ‘tipping point’ as his far-right party wins Argentina’s midterm elections
Trump's stance was seen by many in the country as interference in the election, and some predicted that - owing to anti-American sentiment among parts of the population - US support could backfire on Milei.


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Republican senator calls Trump’s military airstrikes ‘extrajudicial killings’
Republican senator calls Trump’s military airstrikes ‘extrajudicial killings’
Trump telegraphed his intent to use the US military to support his administration's goals of deporting immigrants en masse before he won his second presidency in the 2024 election. After Trump's second electoral victory but before he retook the Oval Office in January, Paul said he believed using the military in support of deportation was "illegal" and a task better suited for US law enforcement. "It's a terrible image, and I … oppose that," Paul said at the time.


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Hannah McGuire's mother tells murderer she hopes he suffers 'most intense pain imaginable' for life
Hannah McGuire's mother tells murderer she hopes he suffers 'most intense pain imaginable' for life
In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is on 13 11 14 and the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. In the UK, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123 and the domestic abuse helpline is 0808 2000 247. In the US, the suicide prevention lifeline is 988 and the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Other international helplines can be found via www.befrienders.org


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Oil and gas firm Petrofac files for administration, putting thousands of jobs at risk
Oil and gas firm Petrofac files for administration, putting thousands of jobs at risk
A spokesperson for the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said: “The UK arm of Petrofac has not entered administration and is continuing to operate as normal, as an in-demand business with a highly skilled workforce and many successful contracts.


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Overdose in America: analysis reveals deaths rising in some regions even as US sees national decline
Overdose in America: analysis reveals deaths rising in some regions even as US sees national decline
Exclusive: Guardian analysis finds wide geographical disparities in fatalities linked to the public health crisis


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TerraPower's 345 MWe advanced nuclear reactor clears crucial hurdle
TerraPower's 345 MWe advanced nuclear reactor clears crucial hurdle
TerraPower cleared its environmental hurdle, moving closer to becoming the US' first advanced commercial nuclear plant.


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How Venezuela's Autocrat Uses Crypto to Fight Trump's Sanctions
How Venezuela's Autocrat Uses Crypto to Fight Trump's Sanctions
President Nicolas Maduro's opponents hope a new period of economic pain will finally topple his government. He is using cryptocurrency to hold on.


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How American gold can shore up the dollar - WSJ
How American gold can shore up the dollar - WSJ
A special Treasury bond backed by the precious metal would strike a blow for sound money.


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More big companies bet they can still grow without hiring - WSJ
More big companies bet they can still grow without hiring - WSJ
JPMorgan Chase has a "strong bias" against adding staff, while Walmart is keeping its head count flat. American corporations are in a new, ultralean era.


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The 5 best countries for American expats in 2025
The 5 best countries for American expats in 2025
A survey of more than 10,000 people in 172 nations found the best countries for American expats this year


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The striking Swedish workers taking on carmaker Tesla
The striking Swedish workers taking on carmaker Tesla
Tesla, on the other hand, may feel that conceding this fight in Sweden would strengthen the hand of those who want to unionise Tesla at its production facilities in the US and Germany, where it employs tens of thousands of staff.


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U.S. Assessment of Israeli Shooting of Journalist Divided American Officials
U.S. Assessment of Israeli Shooting of Journalist Divided American Officials
A U.S. colonel has gone public with his concern that official findings about the 2022 killing of a Palestinian American reporter were soft-pedaled to appease Israel.


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Opinion | Being Latino in the United States Should Not Be a Crime
Opinion | Being Latino in the United States Should Not Be a Crime
Trump’s immigration tactics violate both the law and human decency.


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In U.K., China Is a Threat and a Coveted Trade Partner
In U.K., China Is a Threat and a Coveted Trade Partner
A botched spying case prompted accusations that the British government was soft on China, highlighting tensions between economic and national security interests.


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Microsoft sued by Australia over 'misleading' Microsoft 365 subscriptions (MSFT:NASDAQ)
Microsoft sued by Australia over 'misleading' Microsoft 365 subscriptions (MSFT:NASDAQ)
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is in Australia's crosshairs as the country has sued the tech giant for what it claims are “misleading” Microsoft 365 subscriptions price hikes, linked by artificial intelligence.


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Grave fears for civilians after Sudanese paramilitary claims capture of El Fasher
Grave fears for civilians after Sudanese paramilitary claims capture of El Fasher
Sudan’s army and the RSF have been accused of committing war crimes in the civil war. The RSF and allied militias have attacked non-Arab ethnic groups in Darfur, with fighters saying they would force women to have “Arab babies”, according to a UN report published in November 2024.


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Weather tracker: Jamaica braces for its most powerful hurricane as Melissa nears category 5
Weather tracker: Jamaica braces for its most powerful hurricane as Melissa nears category 5
Winds were powerful enough to overturn a lorry travelling near Springfield and knock down shipping containers in the port of Dunedin. There was also extensive damage to trees, with one man known to have died after being hit by a falling branch while walking in a park in Wellington on Tuesday.


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Bear attack survival tips released in Japan as encounters surge
Bear attack survival tips released in Japan as encounters surge
Residents in areas that have experienced rises in bear attacks are taking matters into their own hands. One hardware store in Gunma prefecture, north of Tokyo, has a section devoted to bells and whistles, while it is struggling to meet demand for repellent spray, which can be rented for up to five days, according to the public broadcaster NHK.


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US and China agree ‘framework’ for trade deal ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
US and China agree ‘framework’ for trade deal ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
"We agreed that our teams will meet immediately to advance the search for solutions to the tariffs and sanctions against Brazilian authorities," Lula said in a social media post after the meeting.


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Environment minister could approve projects at odds with nature laws under Labor overhaul
Environment minister could approve projects at odds with nature laws under Labor overhaul
While the business council was critical of Ley’s attempt to split the bill, Black said industry had several concerns with the legislation, including a new definition for “unacceptable impact” on the environment, the EPA’s powers to issue “stop-work” orders to halt projects and new emissions reporting requirements.


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Barnaby Joyce’s walkout and endless net zero rehashing? The Nationals are ‘having a normal one’
Barnaby Joyce’s walkout and endless net zero rehashing? The Nationals are ‘having a normal one’
The former deputy prime minister has likened his relationship with the Nationals and Littleproud as a marriage "irretrievably broken down". He said it would be a "hypothetical" to ask whether he'd go back to the Nationals if they scrapped net zero - but it seems like he will formalise the trial separation if they keep it.


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Opposition wants ‘balanced outcome’ on environment protection reforms – as it happened
Opposition wants ‘balanced outcome’ on environment protection reforms – as it happened
Labor MP Josh Burns was ejected from Question Time after interjecting during a question from Liberal deputy Ted O'Brien. This is a real bugbear of Dick's, who admittedly gives a fair bit of leeway during the QT interjections but gets unhappy when a question is interrupted.


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Boy, 14, in hospital after crocodile attack while fishing at far north Queensland beach
Boy, 14, in hospital after crocodile attack while fishing at far north Queensland beach
The QTIC recently held a roundtable with media on “the importance of factual reporting that informs and educates the public without overstating incidents in a way that could unfairly impact tourism operators”.



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