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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 158 EAN: 9781600050671 ISBN: 1600050670 Label: Happy About Manufacturer: Happy About Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 180 Publication Date: November 08, 2007 Publisher: Happy About Studio: Happy About Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: 'Rule #1: Stop Talking!' teaches the fundamentals of listening, starting with an explanation of the importance of listening and then delving into listening "rules," which are accompanied by practical guidelines and explanations. Following chapters recognize and work with beliefs that interfere with-or "short circuit"-listening. The chapter titled "Talk Talk Talk" takes a light-hearted look at people who talk without pause or concern for others in the room. Why do they do it? Can they be stopped? How can one escape? Though light-hearted, the chapter offers insights and solutions. This leads into a chapter that gives the reader a break from working to be a better listener and offers advice on how to encourage listening in others. It also offers another angle for self-reflection, encouraging the reader to examine situations and communication styles that discourage listening in others. The rest of the book delves into specific listening benefits, such as lie detection, understanding one's self, resolving conflict, listening "in the age of overload," and clearing "head static," such as the racing mind or repetitive thoughts. Here, the book touches on meditation, nutrition, sleep, all of which keep the mind in a better state for focus and attention. The book ends with a chapter titled: "The Touchy-Feely Section," which talks about the deep human need for connection and sums up the importance and impact of listening. Throughout the book, the author incorporates stories and insights submitted from an array of contributors including listening experts and a poem contributed by a former poet laureate. These contributions are displayed in boxes titled "Listeners Speak." The author wants readers to deepen their awareness of this skill and of their own listening habits and blocks. This awareness will help readers change these habits and blocks that interfere with listening. Listening is coming into its own as an important skill for both business and personal success. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Great Book on an Important Topic!Listening seems to be the simpler part of communication, but good listening is rare. In a busy, noisy world, it's difficult to focus on one thing, even if a loved one or colleague is trying to convey something important. Linda Eve Diamond does a terrific job of addressing the undervalued art of listening with humor, skill, and an obviously wide base of knowledge. Offering techniques for speaking clearly as well as listening closely, Rule #1: Stop Talking! provides something for everyone, including ... Read More Rating: - great gift choiceenlightening, enjoyable, a quick read with a ton of great information, Terrific as a gift! 
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