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Six steps to active listening

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Active listening is key to avoiding misunderstandings and fostering effective communication – especially on divisive topics.
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Books to help you disagree productively in 2025

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It’s a time of sharp division. A Stanford Law scholar says this reading list teaches the skills to work effectively across difference, deepening human connection and creating the conditions for positive change.

How to keep winter bugs at bay

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Stanford experts share best practices for protecting yourself and your family from the season’s respiratory viruses. Spoiler: It’s not too late to get a flu shot.

How to be a better negotiator

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Check your biases, be prepared, and ask for what you want: Stanford Graduate School of Business faculty share their tips for getting the most from a negotiation.