You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters
You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020278
Book • Nonfiction
2020s
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Kate Murphy's You're Not Listening explores the importance of effective listening in fostering meaningful human connections. The text delves into common barriers to listening, offers strategies to become a better listener, and emphasizes that genuine listening can improve personal and professional relationships. Murphy's work highlights listening as a critical but often neglected skill in today's fast-paced world.
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Kate Murphy's You're Not Listening is widely praised for highlighting the decline of listening skills in modern society. Readers commend its engaging writing and insightful anecdotes. However, some critics argue the book lacks depth in its analysis and occasionally feels repetitive. Overall, it delivers a timely reminder to value truly listening to others.
Who Should Read You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters?
A reader who would enjoy Kate Murphy's You're Not Listening is curious about improving communication skills and deepening human connections. Similar to fans of Celeste Headlee's We Need to Talk and Sherry Turkle's Reclaiming Conversation, they are engaged with topics of active listening and meaningful interactions in an increasingly distracted world.
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The book explores the science and art of listening, drawing on conversations with some of the best listeners, including spies, CIA agents, barbers, and top furniture salespeople.
Kate Murphy is a journalist who writes regularly for The New York Times and utilizes her wide-ranging interpersonal experiences to highlight the societal impact of poor listening habits.
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Rather than using traditional listening techniques, Murphy emphasizes the importance of curiosity and genuine interest in conversations, which leads to better understanding and communication.
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278
Book • Nonfiction
2020s
2020
Adult
18+ years
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