You're Not Listening. What You're Missing And Why It Matters

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: HARVILL/SECKER
Publisher Place: London
Publisher Year: 2020
Edition: First Edition

Description: 278 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout.

Publishers Description: When was the last time you listened to someone, or someone really listened to youThis life-changing book will transform your conversations forever.At work, were taught to lead the conversation.On social media, we shape our personal narratives.At parties, we talk over one another. So do our politicians.Were not listening.And no one is listening to us.Now more than ever, we need to listen to those around us. New York Times contributor Kate Murphy draws on countless conversations she has had with everyone from priests to CIA interrogators, focus group moderators to bartenders, her great-great aunt to her friends toddler, to show how only by listening well can we truly connect with others.Listening has the potential to transform our relationships and our working lives, improve our self-knowledge, and increase our creativity and happiness. While it may take some effort, its a skill that can be learnt and perfected.When all we crave is to understand and be understood, Youre Not Listening shows us how.

ISBN: 9781787300965