How to Listen Without Interrupting (And Make Them Feel Heard)

Listening well? Few believe they do, yet true listening shows up more seldom than most assume. Wanting to speak tends not come from harshness, instead it hides excitement, tension, or a rush to solve matters quickly. What matters is how tiny breaks in attention - moments when words overlap - can leave a person feeling pushed, ignored, or cut short. Listening deeply isn’t the opposite of speaking - it’s making space where someone believes they’re seen. Quiet moments often build more trust than words rushed in first.