How to Listen So People Will Talk: Build Stronger Communication and Deeper Connections

How Listening Well Builds Stronger Communication and Deeper ConnectionsNo relationship is perfect--but it can be better. The secret to stronger relationships isn't to become more charming or funny or to solve the world's problems or to just try harder. All you have to do is listen. It's that simple. Yet our noisy culture hasn't equipped us to do this. With warmth and a touch of humor, personal coach and expert communicator Becky Harling shares simple, practical listening tools that will help you become a person others are drawn to and want to spend time with, as well as how to: · be fully present · offer understanding instead of advice · ask great questions · create a sense of safety and trust · manage your body language · and more! When you learn to listen well, your marriage will grow stronger, your parenting will flourish, your friendships will thrive, and your influence at work will increase. You will be amazed at how one simple act can transform the hearts of others--as well as your own. From the Back Cover Transform Your Relationships The secret to great relationships isn't to become more charming or funny or to solve the world's problems or to just try harder. The secret is to listen--and listen well. It's that simple. When you listen well, your marriage will grow stronger, your parenting will flourish, your friendships will thrive, and your influence at work will increase. You will be amazed at how one simple act can transform the hearts of others--as well as your own. *** "Becky Harling is a master communicator--and in this book she reveals the God-honoring steps to become listeners who help others to share their stories, speak honestly, and feel understood."-- Carol Kent, speaker and author of Speak Up with Confidence "Becky Harling has written a countercultural book that feels like a word in due season. If you long to take your spiritual growth to another level, it's time to learn the art of listening. And you've come to the right place."-- Susie Larson, talk-show host, national speaker, and author of Your Powerful Prayers "If you are longing to know and be known by those you love, this book will not only change your conversation, it will change your relationships. Highly recommended."-- Kathi Lipp, author of Overwhelmed Becky Harling (www.beckyharling.com) is a certified speaker, leadership coach, and trainer with The John Maxwell Team. She is also the founder of Moms Unleashed and the author of The 30-Day Praise Challenge. Becky and her husband, Steve, make their home in Colorado Springs, Colorado. About the Author Becky Harling (www.beckyharling.com) is a certified speaker, leadership coach, and trainer with The John Maxwell Team. She is also the founder of Moms Unleashed and the author of The 30-Day Praise Challenge. Becky and her husband, Steve, make their home in Colorado Springs, Colorado.