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Author: Michael P. Nichols

Narrator: Ryan

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Language: English

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Audiobook length: 31 min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2Why is listening so important?
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Chapter 3What are the obstacles to listening?
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Chapter 4How can we become better listeners?
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Why listen to The Lost Art of Listening

Listening to the summary audiobook of "The Lost Art of Listening" by Michael P. Nichols offers valuable insights into the crucial yet often overlooked skill of effective listening. In a world dominated by distractions and rapid communication, this audiobook highlights how genuine listening can foster deeper connections, enhance empathy, and resolve conflicts. By distilling key concepts and practical strategies from the original text, the summary equips listeners with the tools to improve their interpersonal relationships and cultivate a more understanding and supportive environment in both personal and professional settings.

Author : Michael P. Nichols

Michael P. Nichols is a professor of psychology at the College of William and Mary and an expert on family and marriage psychotherapy. He has practiced psychological counseling and family therapy for over 30 years. Apart from his best-selling The Lost Art of Listening: How Learning to Listen Can Improve Relationships, he is also the author of the classic textbook Family Therapy: Concepts and Methods, which has been revised ten times, and psychological books aimed at the general public, such as Stop Arguing with Your Kids: How to Win the Battle of Wills by Making Your Children Feel Heard and Assessing Families and Couples: From Symptom to System.

Key Insights from The Lost Art of Listening

  • Listening is a fundamental skill that is often overlooked, yet it plays a crucial role in fostering strong relationships. Nichols emphasizes that effective listening goes beyond hearing words; it requires empathy and engagement with the speaker's emotions.
  • The barriers to effective listening can stem from both external distractions and internal biases that cloud our understanding. By recognizing these barriers, we can improve our listening skills and create deeper connections with others.
  • Nichols argues that the ability to truly listen can lead to profound changes in our interactions and can help resolve conflicts. By practicing active listening, we not only validate others' feelings but also enrich our own experiences and perspectives.
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