We’ve all heard the advice: listen more, speak less. But communication isn’t that simple. Early attachment style, lived experiences, and coping patterns shape how we talk and listen, and self-awareness can help us change the way we connect.

Explore the OARS—Open Questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summaries framework, a simple yet powerful tool from Motivational Interviewing techniques. Learn how these four skills can transform everyday conversations into fostering respect, empathy, and lasting connection at work, in therapy, in relationships, and at home.