The Power of Listening
by Lamees A.
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Pub Date May 07 2015 | Archive Date Aug 10 2015
Description
What makes a good listener?
In this book are a variety of tried and true exercises to benchmark where you are as a listener. Discover the power of being a good listener in the six benefits of being a good listener. Take part in the eighteen concrete activities to become a better listener, plus learn fourteen things to avoid when listening to someone. Of extreme relevance is Chapter 7: Listening Challenges in the Digital Age and how to Overcome Them. One of the first casualties of the digital juggernaut is the art of effective listening and writing. Instead of communicating with people face-to-face, we are reading texts, e-mails, and social media updates. This is a book that can be referenced again and again as you continue your journey of becoming a better listener.
About the Author
Lamees A. is a prolific, inspirational writer. This book is part of a series of three recently released tomes:
The Power of Listening
The Power of Gratitude
The Devil’s Way
A Note From the Publisher
Keywords: Power, Listening, Importance, Need, Listener, Effective, Digital, World, Test, Empathy
Marketing Plan
eBook,Print
Available Editions
EDITION | Ebook |
ISBN | 9781622879038 |
PRICE | $6.99 (USD) |
Average rating from 10 members
Featured Reviews
I don’t normally review Self-help books here. Yet the family and I had been having discussions lately about the lack of listening, really listening to what each of us is saying. When I saw this available on NetGalley I thought, perfect timing – let’s see what I can learn about listening.
I enjoyed reading this book. I came away with some insights into focusing better on actually listening instead of simply hearing someone talking at me. One major plus was that this book didn’t “talk down to me” as so often happens in Self-Help books, at least I’ve found that often. While I found it interesting, I think the first line of the synopsis is very telling: In this book are a variety of tried and true exercises…
Honestly, I came away with the knowledge that I already “know” how to listen for the most part, the fact that I allow distractions to interfere with what I’m thinking someone is saying to me is what I need to hone in on. Reading The Power of Listening will definitely help you pinpoint those areas where you need some work. Yet, it’s more of a reinforcement of what we already know. To really listen to someone you need to focus on them and only them.
*I received an e-ARC of The Power of Listening from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. That does not change what I think of this novel.
I like this book as we think we know how to listen, but there is always more we can learn. I am a talker myself and find myself, telling myself to shut up and listen. Yet for all those who are good listeners already, there is still more ways in which we can refine our skills.