Perhaps one of the teachable moments from the latest election cycle in the US is that people need to talk less and listen more:
“Authentic, two-way communication is a lost art. Our interactions have become relegated to short, digital bursts of texts, emails and tweets. It’s seems that for many, it’s easier to deal with communication that way — but the problem is, it’s one-sided. Productive debate or simply engaging in two-way dialogue can be a major challenge. This has led to a breakdown in interpersonal communication. Whether you’re having a discussion with your coworker, spouse, child or friend — many people lack the confidence, competence, and comfort to interact with one another — particularly when the stakes are high.”