{"product_id":"listening-without-agenda-mcmasters-9798889262497","title":"Listening without Agenda: Practical Steps for Effective Listening","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are nine million courses in the world talking about how to be a better speaker. Lots of people will teach you how to say stuff, but no one ever teaches us how to \u003cstrong\u003ehear\u003c\/strong\u003e what is being said. The truth is, there are very few resources for teaching people how to be a better listener.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd most people don't know they are bad listeners. Ask anyone, they will say they identify as being a good listener, even if they are busy thinking of what they will say next, or how to respond, or what they might have for dinner that evening, or what's on TV...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the key attributes of being an effective leader and manager is the ability to effectively \u003cstrong\u003elisten\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this book we discuss exercises, ideas and interviews all compiled around the art and practice of listening. We discuss pitfalls, best practices, and management techniques to build relationships and create happy and productive teams. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn from a professional actor and improviser how to use the skills and lessons of acting to effectively listen, connect with empathy and build relationships through the art of listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter reading this book, you will be able to confidently say you are a good listener. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo listen up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e McMasters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798889262497\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Manuscripts LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.62lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.51d","brand":"McMasters","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46640861937919,"sku":"9798889262497","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_6b54688c-7c57-4e00-a9d0-5ca17af92d91.jpg?v=1740670698","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/listening-without-agenda-mcmasters-9798889262497","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}