![]() I particularly enjoyed the chapters on sound and and gossip being “good for you” both fascinating reads. This book is well researched and intelligently thought out. There is plenty of content and context throughout the book and in each concept for “soft” skill advice from the perspective of the author’s supporting arguments and further supported by science and research studies conducted in the areas of social, behavioral, developmental and neurosciene. This book is great if you are trying to be more mindful of yourself and empathetic of others in strengthening your communication skills. Reflective thought is almost always better than instinctive response and comes across as more genuine. It is true we speak at the pace of a hare and think at the pace of the tortoise and it would serve us well to reverse this practice. ![]() The author provides great insights on the subtle art of active listening. It’s time to stop talking and start listening. Equal parts cultural observation, scientific exploration, and rousing call to action that's full of practical advice, You're Not Listening is to listening what Susan Cain's Quiet was to introversion. ![]() She makes accessible the psychology, neuroscience, and sociology of listening while also introducing us to some of the best listeners out there (including a CIA agent, focus group moderator, bartender, radio producer, and top furniture salesman). In this always illuminating and often humorous deep dive, Murphy explains why we’re not listening, what it’s doing to us, and how we can reverse the trend. A listener by trade, New York Times contributor Kate Murphy wanted to know how we got here. And it’s making us lonelier, more isolated, and less tolerant than ever before. So do our politicians.ĭespite living in a world where technology allows constant digital communication and opportunities to connect, it seems no one is really listening or even knows how. On social media, we shape our personal narratives.Īt parties, we talk over one another. Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to SomeoneĪt work, we’re taught to lead the conversation. **Hand picked by Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink for Next Big Ideas Club** Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take ![]() There’s no one better qualified than a talented journalist to introduce you to the right mindset and skillset-and this book does it with science and humor." "If you’re like most people, you don’t listen as often or as well as you’d like. When was the last time you listened to someone, or someone really listened to you? ![]()
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