Reader’s note: The author is going into how loneliness in society today is a real epidemic because of how people are feeling disconnected from each other It’s something I’m trying to improve and cultivate as it is one of the most powerful tools for leadership Chapter one: the lost Art of Listening I personally feel like listening is one of the skills I’ve been trying to develop the most. Reader’s note: So apparently this author is a professional listener and this book is a guide on how to listen better. ![]() Developing the skill of listening is a super important skill as a leader and dealing with people in general. I think listening is super important and something more people need to learn about. Not sure what to expect but I’m sure it’s gonna be a good book. I believe I got this recommendation via Audible. I appreciate every donation as it goes directly to the maintenance costs of my blog and creation of new content. ~If you enjoy my summary, please consider buying me a coffee via my Ko-Fi link (click the button below) or support this blog in one of several ways! □ □ It’s time to stop talking and start listening.” -Audible 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. “ At work, we’re taught to lead the conversation. ![]() You’re Not Listening: What You’re Missing and Why It Matters by Kate Murphy Synopsis: Get the audiobook on Audible □ (affiliate link)
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