Exactly. Well said. Thanks.

Mar 7, 2021

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Toxic is a strong word to define an action like listening, which is something most of us do passively. But if you look up the definition of “toxic,” you’ll learn it’s “very harmful or unpleasant in a pervasive or insidious way.” That’s exactly what toxic listening is: listening in a way that causes harm, but not in a way you expect.

The 3 Traits of Toxic Listeners

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Zulie Rane

Exactly. Well said. Thanks.

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