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doods's review against another edition
4.0
While I didn't like the capitalistic elements of this book I did find its tips useful. Some things were kind of eh for me. It encourages you to avoid certain things such as talking about you to much. It talks about a study that found humans love talking about themselves. The dopamine rush we get from talking about ourselves is insane. Encouraging us to avoid that just cause others dont want to hear it I think is ridiculous. Rather than not doing it I would encourage a give and take mentality. Be aware that people love to talk about themselves and allow for an environment where the ones you love can do that with you. While Also making it clear that you want a give and take. That you also want to talk about your things.
The focuses on how bosses communicate was really gross to me. I am more interested in communication on a personal basis and not how to drive more productivity out of your employees. But I get it shes a boss of a team and its something she considers and I suppose if we have to exist in this capitalist hellscape then I cant deny having better more reasonable communication from bosses is a need in this world.
*EDIT* I forgot to mention that she credits Steve Wozniak with the invention of the personal computer which is just not true. It was an offhanded remark but still an inaccurate one
The focuses on how bosses communicate was really gross to me. I am more interested in communication on a personal basis and not how to drive more productivity out of your employees. But I get it shes a boss of a team and its something she considers and I suppose if we have to exist in this capitalist hellscape then I cant deny having better more reasonable communication from bosses is a need in this world.
*EDIT* I forgot to mention that she credits Steve Wozniak with the invention of the personal computer which is just not true. It was an offhanded remark but still an inaccurate one
emikay13's review against another edition
challenging
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
linda_don's review against another edition
2.0
This book had several good points hidden away in what felt like a ton of unnecessary content.
The good points: I really liked Headlee's explanation of shift and support responses (if you respond to a friend who says "I'm so busy right now" with "Me too, I'm totally overwhelmed," that's a narcissistic shift response that brings the conversation back to you, whereas responding with "Why? What do you have to get done?" is an empathetic support response that helps support your friend's comment.) Similarly, I also liked her emphasis on active listening and not just "passively sitting there in toleration while someone else speaks."
The good points: I really liked Headlee's explanation of shift and support responses (if you respond to a friend who says "I'm so busy right now" with "Me too, I'm totally overwhelmed," that's a narcissistic shift response that brings the conversation back to you, whereas responding with "Why? What do you have to get done?" is an empathetic support response that helps support your friend's comment.) Similarly, I also liked her emphasis on active listening and not just "passively sitting there in toleration while someone else speaks."
superwritermom's review against another edition
Don't mind me, I'll be over here reckoning with the fact that I'm a conversation narcissist. Sorry about that, y'all.
Interesting insight on more effective conversations and how we need them more than ever in a world of soundbites and online dogpiles.
Interesting insight on more effective conversations and how we need them more than ever in a world of soundbites and online dogpiles.
alisonlaw's review against another edition
Listen to my interview with [a:Celeste Headlee|15223296|Celeste Headlee|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] in Episode 7 of the Literary Atlanta podcast, released September 14, 2017.
holmstead's review against another edition
4.0
This book is very informative and a good reminder for us when we want to have meaningful conversations. It is not only essential to understand other people, but it is also good for us mentally. I can’t say how many times I have come away from a great conversation with someone I barely knew when my interaction with them initially was filled with dread or disinterest. I think everyone should take notice of this book and realize that just because you may not agree with a person on certain topics does not mean you can’t find common ground, or at least agree to disagree. And be open to understand where people come from and how their experiences have shaped who they are now. ESPECIALLY NOW in this current turbulent, unsure, and trying times for all of us...HUMAN BEINGS!!
thisgirlelle's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent truths of what it really means to listen and have a conversation from a professional interviewer. While there are tips included, most of them are fairly obvious, just easy to lose sight of in today’s go go go and me me me society and Headlee’s no-nonsense approach is a great way to ground yourself and focus back to basics of being a good conversationalist. And if that never came naturally to you, then the book is the perfect roadmap.
cayley_graph's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
4.0
Very informative. It followed its own advice and got to the point.