Lost Art of Listening
How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships
By Michael P. Nichols | Publisher: Guilford Publications
About the book
\"That isn't what I meant!\" Truly listening and being heard is far from simple, even between people who care about each other. This perennial bestseller--now revised and updated for the digital age--analyzes how any conversation can go off the rails and provides essential skills for building mutual understanding. Thoughtful, witty, and empathic, the book is filled with vivid stories of couples, coworkers, friends, and family working through tough emotions and navigating differences of all kinds.
Learn ways you can:
- Hear what people mean, not just what they say.
- Share a difference of opinion without sounding dismissive.
- Encourage uncommunicative people to open up.
- Make sure both sides get heard in heated discussions.
- Get through to someone who never seems to listen.
- Ask for support without getting unwanted advice.
- Reduce miscommunication in texts and online.
From renowned therapist Michael P. Nichols and new coauthor Martha B. Straus, the third edition reflects the huge impact of technology and social media on relationships, and gives advice for talking to loved ones across social and political divides
Editions of Lost Art of Listening
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781462542741
- EBook
- ISBN 9781462545896
Read an Excerpt
\"That isn't what I meant!\" Truly listening and being heard is far from simple, even between people who care about each other. This perennial bestseller--now revised and updated for the digital age--analyzes how any conversation can go off the rails and provides essential skills for building mutual understanding. Thoughtful, witty, and empathic, the book is filled with vivid stories of couples, coworkers, friends, and family working through tough emotions and navigating differences of all kinds.
Learn ways you can:
- Hear what people mean, not just what they say.
- Share a difference of opinion without sounding dismissive.
- Encourage uncommunicative people to open up.
- Make sure both sides get heard in heated discussions.
- Get through to someone who never seems to listen.
- Ask for support without getting unwanted advice.
- Reduce miscommunication in texts and online.
From renowned therapist Michael P. Nichols and new coauthor Martha B. Straus, the third edition reflects the huge impact of technology and social media on relationships, and gives advice for talking to loved ones across social and political divides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lost Art of Listening about?
\"That isn't what I meant!\" Truly listening and being heard is far from simple, even between people who care about each other. This perennial bestseller--now revised and updated for the digital age--analyzes how any conversation can go off the rails and provides essential skills for building mutual understanding. Thoughtful, witty, and empathic, the book is filled with vivid stories of couples, coworkers, friends, and family working through tough emotions and navigating differences of all kinds.
Learn ways you can:
- Hear what people mean, not just what they say.
- Share a difference of opinion without sounding dismissive.
- Encourage uncommunicative people to open up.
- Make sure both sides get heard in heated discussions.
- Get through to someone who never seems to listen.
- Ask for support without getting unwanted advice.
- Reduce miscommunication in texts and online.
From renowned therapist Michael P. Nichols and new coauthor Martha B. Straus, the third edition reflects the huge impact of technology and social media on relationships, and gives advice for talking to loved ones across social and political divides
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Lost Art of Listening?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Self-help, personal development and practical advice > Soft skills and dealing with other people
Where can I read a sample of Lost Art of Listening?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781462542741
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Lost Art of Listening?
Michael P. Nichols
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Lost Art of Listening is available as paperback(ISBN 9781462542741) and ebook(ISBN 9781462545896)
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