Questions About You're Not Listening: What You're Missing and Why It Matters

by Kate Murphy (Goodreads Author)

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I wish this book came with a "Further Reading" suggestion list. Any suggestions on where to look next for more on improving listening skills?

Barbara Colvin I took a one week coaching course that was really helpful. I knew the basics already, but what I really got to practice was responding - sometimes it'…moreI took a one week coaching course that was really helpful. I knew the basics already, but what I really got to practice was responding - sometimes it's just so tempting to give advice or suggestions! Coaching teaches you never to work that hard! You listen, and ask questions that get the person to think about how they can reframe their own problems, get out of complainy pants mode, etc. In doing so, they say more that you can listen to. Reading books is fine, but we did a lot of practice with each other and that's key. The first few days, we just brought up little work problems. By the end of the week we were pulling up all the muck from our marriages, families and work and giving each other a deep listen. It's hard, hard work but worth it.(less)

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