Podcast HackDeep Listening to Build TrustBy Everyday Better, Leah Smart, Emily Kasriel
In a Nutshell
In this November 2025 episode of the Everyday Better podcast, host Leah Smart and journalist Emily Kasriel discuss how to become a better listener and why deep listening builds trusting relationships.
Favorite Quote
Imagine, at work, that we could have some of the more honest, authentic conversations, and then we would surface small issues before they became big? Imagine how brilliantly organizations would function if people were treated with that level of empathy.
Emily Kasriel
Introduction
Do you actually listen to what people say, or are you simply waiting for your chance to respond?
If you're worried your listening skills are lacking, don't worry. Deep listening is a skill that can be improved upon with practice, but it requires empathy, intentionality, and respect for the other party.
Emily Kasriel is the author of the 2025 book Deep Listening, as well as a journalist and media executive.
In this November 2025 episode of the Everyday Better podcast, Kasriel breaks down the art of deep listening.
The Everyday Better podcast is hosted by Leah Smart and presented by LinkedIn News. It offers tools that help listeners become better versions of themselves, one day at a time.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
- 1.Deep listening is about understanding the other person rather than prioritizing your opinion
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