What Does it Mean to Truly Listen? I've been an active listener my entire life. That might not seem like something that makes me stand out--we all listen, right? Wrong. How many times have you been talking to someone and had the feeling that they weren't paying attention? Have you ever felt that they were hearing you, but not truly listening to what you were saying? Active listeners engage with the person who is speaking. They don't just listen to the words coming out of your mouth. They might have an empathic nature that allows them to connect with the person who is speaking,...