Jennifer Davis
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Jennifer Davis
@jendavisnc.bsky.social
Knott Distinguished Professor of Practice in Peace, War & Defense at UNC-Chapel Hill. Explorer of good communication on Substack.
In my latest Whittling essay on Substack, I explore how to listen to understand. It is a skill, but also an intention -- an intention to approach any conversation with an open-mind, curiosity, and a desire to improve your relationships.
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Whittling: How to Listen to Understand
From Paying Attention to Listening with Curiosity
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January 30, 2026 at 2:31 PM
My latest Substack on how distraction is eroding human connection. Put down the phone (she writes on social media!), and pay attention to the people around you this holiday season.
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Whittling: Paying Attention
How Distraction Is Eroding Human Connection
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December 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
On good communication and why I paused writing about it this fall.
Whittling: Blowing Chaff from Grain
On pauses, truth, friendship, and why clear communication matters now more than ever
jendavisnc.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Join me on Substack as I explore the craft of good communication. This week, we consider how to ask good, open-ended, clear questions: jendavisnc.substack.com/p/whittling-...
August 13, 2025 at 12:52 AM