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I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships
Michael S. Sorensen
4.02 AVERAGE
134 reviews for:
I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships
Michael S. Sorensen
4.02 AVERAGE
Insightful & thoughtful
“I Hear You” provides great advice and examples on how to validate others and one’s self in an effort to foster better connections with others, improve relationships and simply be a better listener and better able to help others.
The methods can be used for so many different relationships, with self, coworkers, spouses, friends, love interests, etc.
After reading this book, I noticed when my roommate validated a frustration I was experiencing and how quickly I calmed down after hearing that. And he didn’t even read the book yet! :)
I’m looking forward to trying out the tactics and especially hope it helps foster self-compassion.
(I received this ebook via a Goodreads giveaway, with gratitude, and these are my unbiased thoughts.)
“I Hear You” provides great advice and examples on how to validate others and one’s self in an effort to foster better connections with others, improve relationships and simply be a better listener and better able to help others.
The methods can be used for so many different relationships, with self, coworkers, spouses, friends, love interests, etc.
After reading this book, I noticed when my roommate validated a frustration I was experiencing and how quickly I calmed down after hearing that. And he didn’t even read the book yet! :)
I’m looking forward to trying out the tactics and especially hope it helps foster self-compassion.
(I received this ebook via a Goodreads giveaway, with gratitude, and these are my unbiased thoughts.)
It's good enough with some solid advice.
It could be better if more than half of the examples didn't start with the reply "this must be frustrating " or "you must be frustrated ".
It got so distracting from some point on that I was just waiting for the next instance of said words to reappear.
Yes, it was frustrating :)
It could be better if more than half of the examples didn't start with the reply "this must be frustrating " or "you must be frustrated ".
It got so distracting from some point on that I was just waiting for the next instance of said words to reappear.
Yes, it was frustrating :)
I learned so much from this book and I've been trying to implement it in my daily life. Old habits are hard to break but I can already feel that it is helping to uplift my family and coworkers. I hope I can continue working on validating others.
A few jobs ago, I attended a two-day work seminar which consisted of educating managers and supervisors how to motivate employees and build a strong team. One section dealt with communication techniques, particularly with folks who were anywhere along the mildly upset to angry spectrum. One of the key points to having a successful outcome involved validating the other person. I wasn’t sure if author Michael S. Sorensen would have anything new to add, but as Les Brown said, “It’s always good to be reminded of what you know.”
I am glad to say that, not only did I receive a reminder, but Mr. Sorensen added a few more ideas that I can add to my conversation toolbox. The advice he offers are not tricks, but tried-and-true methods that work. These suggestions can be used anywhere, anytime, at home with family (including children) or at work with co-workers. The author includes sections to address some of the specific issues you might encounter when dealing with a young child or a peer who has misjudged your actions and publicly criticized you. He also includes many examples to demonstrate how his methods can be employed in everyday conversations.
One item I really appreciated was that the author did not artificially inflate his book with unnecessary chapters or words. His writing is succinct, to the point, with just enough said so you can understand and immediately begin using these ideas. Recommended for anyone who finds in daily conversations with other people. Five stars.
My thanks to GoodReads, where I won this book in a Giveaway Contest and, after reading it, I chose to write a review.
I am glad to say that, not only did I receive a reminder, but Mr. Sorensen added a few more ideas that I can add to my conversation toolbox. The advice he offers are not tricks, but tried-and-true methods that work. These suggestions can be used anywhere, anytime, at home with family (including children) or at work with co-workers. The author includes sections to address some of the specific issues you might encounter when dealing with a young child or a peer who has misjudged your actions and publicly criticized you. He also includes many examples to demonstrate how his methods can be employed in everyday conversations.
One item I really appreciated was that the author did not artificially inflate his book with unnecessary chapters or words. His writing is succinct, to the point, with just enough said so you can understand and immediately begin using these ideas. Recommended for anyone who finds in daily conversations with other people. Five stars.
My thanks to GoodReads, where I won this book in a Giveaway Contest and, after reading it, I chose to write a review.