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With his nonprofit community health care organization, YoCare, he's made heroic strides against great odds to empower the people of South Sudan to get access to integral medical care and take charge over their own health needs.

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What does it take to be a truly great listener?

In today's talk, communication experts Megan Stevens and Nicole Lowenbron argue that communication hurdles aren't from a lack of attention, but rather an issue of how we're listening.

They introduce the concept of adaptive listening, or the idea that being a good listener means adjusting to what others need in the moment.

They also share four ways to become a great listener.

That was Megan Stevens and Nicole Lowenbron at TED at BCG in Dubai in 2025.

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