Why Listening Makes You Smarter

Curiosity vs confidence is the real secret to better conversations and why listening makes you smarter. In this Top Tip, I explore why listening beats loudness, why questions beat quick-fire opinions, and how to avoid falling into the Dunning–Kruger trap. From pub philosophers to meeting room know-it-alls, I show why curiosity is your best defence against overconfidence – and your shortcut to learning faster.