The Empathic Listener
Unlock the Power of Active Listening to Transform Your Relationships

When it comes to effective communication, a wise man once advised, "Be quick to listen and slow to speak." If ever there was a time to employ such advice, it is today. In our modern society we are conditioned from youth to expect constant distractions and interruptions. The result is an ever-shortening attention span which is potentially detrimental to our relationships, both social and professional.In this book you will learn easily-adaptable techniques for focusing and remaining fully-engaged in a way that will allow you to extract the most from your conversations. The people you talk with on a daily basis will perceive that you are paying attention, and, most importantly, that you actually care. When that happens, your relationships will take on a whole new dimension, bringing a deep level of fulfillment and opening new opportunities in all areas of your life.Topics covered include:The difference between active and passive listeningHow to tune into nonverbal cuesAchieving self-directed mindfulness for staying engagedIdentifying and overcoming your natural barriers to active listeningTips and tricks for cultivating a "listening mindset"Recognizing your own biases and assumptions, and learning to thwart themExercises for improving your overall attentivenessThe role of emotional validation in effective communicationTechniques for navigating difficult conversationsHow mastering active listening often precipitates strong leadership...and much more!