Brett Dwyer writes:

This is the type of book that can cause facepalming as you read. In this case you might be realising that you’ve spent way too much time interrupting people or offering your own opinion.

But it’s more important than a guilt trip. Kline makes a compelling case that we all think best when someone else listens attentively whilst we talk through our thoughts. It makes sense to me.

I’ve used principles discussed in this book in the way that I work with team members, clients, our own meetings and in Board meetings. I’ve even used it in the way I tuck my kids into bed at night – to amazing results.

Most people think they listen well, but they rarely do – not at this level. Listening this way is a radical act.

The power of effective listening is recognised as the essential tool of good management. In this book, Nancy Kline describes how we can achieve this, and presents a step-by-step guide that can be used in any situation.

Whether you want to have more productive meetings, solve business problems, create bold strategies, or build stronger relationships, this book offers you a new world of possibilities.

From blue chip companies developing high-powered teams to individuals seeking personal growth, a Thinking Environment has come to mean transformation of the highest quality.

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