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Stanford Graduate School of Business
Stanford Graduate School of Business

Class Takeaways — How to Build Connection Through Better Listening

Jan 7, 2026
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  • Professor Christian Wheeler teaches true listening goes beyond silence—requires setting aside own thoughts and genuinely understanding others
  • Emphasizes attention as currency and that phones on table reduce cognitive performance; asking follow-up questions signals genuine listening
  • Frames interactions as opportunities to gain knowledge from others through empathetic, focused engagement

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