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You’re Not Listening
- What You’re Missing and Why It Matters
- Narrated by: Kate Murphy
- Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins
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Summary
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When was the last time you listened to someone, or someone really listened to you?
This life-changing book will transform your conversations forever
As a society, we’ve forgotten how to listen. Modern life is noisy and frenetic, and technology provides constant distraction. So we tune things out or listen selectively – even to those we love most. We’ve become scared of other people’s points of view, and of silence.
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 friend's toddler, to show how only by listening well can we truly connect with others.
Listening is about curiosity and patience – about asking the right questions in the right way. Improvisational comedians and con men are much better at it than most of us. And the cleverest people can be the worst at it. 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, it's a skill that can be learnt and perfected.
When all we crave is to understand and be understood, You're Not Listening shows us how.
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- PAVEL SUVAC
- 23-01-20
waist of time
One of the worst books I've ever read. The entire book can be summarized by two words: listen more.
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- Londongayle
- 02-05-20
Learning to listen
The beginning and end of this book were interesting and I think I’ve learnt something from it. Overall I found it very hard to listen to this book, not a good start for learning to listen! It has taken me several weeks and I had to push myself to get to the end. Saying that, I feel that I am improving my listening skills, and have learnt to ask and listen to replies.
I feel a bit unfair only giving it three if I have learnt something, but that’s an honest review.
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- Amazon Customer
- 24-01-21
nothing profound nor new
These are interesting points but not new. Basically it's a lament for listening. Listening is good and people like to be listened. If you need to hear an argument for it, this book provides one. If you already think so, it doesn't add much.
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- Rutger Prins
- 16-07-21
A very long essay on why listening is important
It's nice to be reminded on why listening is so important and to think about all aspects personal and societal that are affected by it. I was hoping for more practical information, but that is not to be found here.
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- Anonymous User
- 20-11-21
eye opening content
Great content, but the interpretation is not really to my taste (too much pathos, sorry Kate Murphy)
I am also not very keen on the judginess she casts on today's society (even though i understand the reasoning behind, it still leaves the vibe that the author sees herself somehow morally superior)
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- Mark B.
- 12-10-21
LISTEN UP, it helps
Got this book without much thought. One of the best books I’ve ever listened too. Really good information, strategies and advice. Helps with personal and professional situations. Would highly recommend!
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- SteveN
- 11-04-20
Listening to This Book Will Change You
This may well be the most usefull book you will ever pick up, it is well written, read, structured and easy to listen to.
The author has put together and narrated theory, story and practical advice with easy making this an enjoyable read from cover to cover.
Do yourself and those around you a favour and simply listen to this book and apply the life changing advice within.
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- C. Hobson
- 21-02-20
great
enjoyable and interesting. motivated to be a better listener! need 6 more words for the review.
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- Janice
- 11-06-23
Brilliant
A great collation of many works, focussing on a modern, practical and easy to implement set of strategies to improve listening skills.
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- Joseph Rivers
- 25-05-23
Informative
Enjoyed this book. It was informative and covered a few different angles about listening and how it fits under the umbrella of communication. I think it lacked a bit of punch and wow factor.
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