Listen Like You Mean It
Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection
$62.52
- Hardcover
336 pages
- Release Date
27 July 2021
Summary
‘Could there be a more relevant book for our times? … Vengoechea implores us to truly hear other people (maybe for the first time) and is the perfect author of a book on why we should listen like we mean it’ - Nir Eyal, author of Hooked and Indistractable
Hear me out. Does this sound like you?
- You end a team meeting and can’t recall a single thing that was said.
- You leave a conversation with a friend feeling disconnected and unfulfilled.
- You think you a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529073997 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529073995 |
| Author: | Ximena Vengoechea |
| Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
| Imprint: | Macmillan |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 27 July 2021 |
| Weight: | 542g |
| Dimensions: | 37mm x 162mm x 243mm |
| Audience Age: | 18 |
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Critics Review
This is a book about generosity and dignity, about caring enough to actually let the truth come through. In the race to build the next big thing, too often we forget to build the right thing.
This is a book about generosity and dignity, about caring enough to actually let the truth come through. In the race to build the next big thing, too often we forget to build the right thing – Seth Godin, author of The Practice
Could there be a more relevant book for our times? While there are plenty of books on persuasion, none tells us how to influence others through the quiet art of understanding. Vengoechea implores us to truly hear other people (maybe for the first time) and is the perfect author of a book on why we should listen like we mean it – Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked and Indistractable
Listen Like You Mean It brings an extremely underappreciated skill to the forefront, and illuminates practical ways we can all improve, whether we’re designing products, trying to reach an agreement, or simply listening to a friend. The world would be a better place if we all developed a listening mindset – Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy, co-authors of the Wall Street Journal bestseller No Hard Feelings
A helpful guide to listening, especially for people in human resources or research careers who depend on keen observational skills to succeed – Lea Berman and Jeremy Bernard, author of Treating People Well
Listen Like You Mean It is a delight – a secret handbook for mastering communication in the work world and beyond, from a world-class expert who writes like a friend
– Jake Knapp, author of Make Time and SprintYou know listening is one of the best ways to learn and connect, but how much time have you actually spent analyzing your style and skills? As a user experience researcher, Ximena Vengoechea specializes in the art and science of listening. Her book is full of revealing, instantly applicable ideas for leveraging your strengths and overcoming your weaknesses. – Adam Grant, author of Think Again and Originals, and host of the TED podcast WorkLife
Being a good listener is a superpower—and extremely hard to do! Ximena shares with us immensely practical advice in a step-by-step playbook that delights, informs and inspires. A must read for anyone looking to build better relationships at work and grow in their career. – Alexandra Cavoulacos, founder of The Muse and coauthor of The New Rules of Work
An engaging and approachable book clearly crafted by a professional communicator, this is an essential guide to listening to and truly hearing others. A helpful read for personal and professional development, or an unsubtle gift for encouraging more meaningful conversations. – Adam J. Kurtz, artist and author of Things Are What You Make of Them
Ximena Vengoechea
Ximena Vengoechea is a user researcher, writer and illustrator whose work on personal and professional development has been published in Inc., Washington Post, Newsweek, Fast Company and on The Muse. She previously worked at Pinterest, LinkedIn and Twitter. She currently lives in San Francisco with her family. Listen Like You Mean It is her first book.
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