YOU RE NOT LISTENING

BRILLIANT Chris Evans Virgin Radio Breakfast Show When was the last time you listened to someone or someone really listened to you This life changing book will transform your conversations forever At work we re taught to lead the conversation On social media we shape our personal narratives At parties we talk over one another So do our politicians We re not listening And no one is listening to us Now more than ever we need to listen to those around us New York Times contributor Kate Murphy draws on countless conversations she has had with everyone from priests to CIA interrogators focus group moderators to bartenders her great great aunt to her friend s toddler to show how only by listening well can we truly connect with others Listening has the potential to transform our relationships and our working lives improve our self knowledge and increase our creativity and happiness While it may take some effort it s a skill that can be learnt and perfected When all we crave is to understand and be understood You re Not Listening shows us how With a new afterword by the author This book couldn t be more timely Inspiringly profound smart and playful Observer I ll be adopting Murphy s advice Sunday Times Style