Martha Little has spent thirty-plus years acting as a “professional listener” and interlocutor as a producer of audio news, podcast and documentary content. One of the observations she has made is that people, whether speaking in professional or personal situations, have lost the art of asking questions and listening attentively and curiously to the answer. They have thus lost a valuable tool in forming a deep connection and understanding with others.

Martha has found in her research that practicing Empathic Listening/Proactive Questioning can:

• Reduce emotional conflict with your children and relatives

• Build trust and understanding in your community

• Boost your dating success

• Make you a more popular and successful boss

If this sounds too good to be true, new scientific research shows that people who ask more questions—especially, meaningful, emotional, empathic questions—are better liked. Research also shows that people who ask pre-prepared, open-ended, and follow-up questions, are more apt to be persuasive, especially when they use humor. In an age when Artificial Intelligence is sweeping our work and personal lives, this session will unlock the power of “Relearning Human.” It is a practice, when done regularly, that will heighten professional effectiveness, deepen personal connection and even improve physical health.