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Listen Up Or Lose Out

Although people generally spend about 50 percent more time listening than speaking, the average listener misses more than he or she takes in – about two-thirds of any spoken message. That’s the unnerving findings of  Robert Bolton, PH. D.  and  Dorothy Grover Bolton, ED.M. , authors of the book,  Listen Up or Lose Out .  “Listening is not only the skill that lets you into the other person’s world; it is also the single most powerful move you can make to keep the conversation constructive” –  Douglas Stone ,  Bruce Patton  and  Sheila Heen .  Equally important, listening well has been found to distinguish the best managers, teachers, and leaders, according to  Daniel Goleman , author of,  Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships . Presented within  22 chapters within five parts , the Bolton’s book teaches you: Why you should improve your listening The do’s and don’ts of great...

Listen Up Or Lose Out

Although people generally spend about 50 percent more time listening than speaking, the average listener misses more than he or she takes in – about two-thirds of any spoken message. That’s the unnerving findings of Robert Bolton, PH. D. and Dorothy Grover Bolton, ED.M. , authors of the book, Listen Up or Lose Out .  “Listening is not only the skill that lets you into the other person’s world; it is also the single most powerful move you can make to keep the conversation constructive” – Douglas Stone , Bruce Patton and Sheila Heen .  Equally important, listening well has been found to distinguish the best managers, teachers, and leaders, according to Daniel Goleman , author of, Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships . Presented within 22 chapters within five parts , the Bolton’s book teaches you: Why you should improve your listening The do’s and don’ts of great listening How to properly reflect content you’ve heard Reading...

Listen Up Or Lose Out

Although people generally spend about 50 percent more time listening than speaking, the average listener misses more than he or she takes in – about two-thirds of any spoken message. That’s the unnerving findings of Robert Bolton, PH. D. and Dorothy Grover Bolton, ED.M. , authors of the new book, Listen Up or Lose Out .  “Listening is not only the skill that lets you into the other person’s world; it is also the single most powerful move you can make to keep the conversation constructive” – Douglas Stone , Bruce Patton and Sheila Heen .  Equally important, listening well has been found to distinguish the best managers, teachers, and leaders, according to Daniel Goleman , author of, Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships . Presented within 22 chapters within five parts , the Bolton’s book teaches you: Why you should improve your listening The do’s and don’ts of great listening How to properly reflect content you’ve heard Reading and refl...