How to Listen with Intention: The Foundation of True Connection, Communication, and Relationships

nLearn to connect, create rapport, develop trust, and build deep relationships. n nn nIn this day and age, the art of deep listening is a superpower. If you can make someone feel heard and important, you are on the highway to their heart. And it's not as difficult or complex as you think.n n nn How to go from stranger to cherished friend in record time. n nn nHow to Listen with Intention is ultimately a book about relationships. A relationship must be give-and-take - are you taking more than you are giving? Are you making people feel comfortable opening up to you? Are you listening well, or unwittingly being a conversational/relationship narcissist?n n nn nIt's time to ask these difficult questions and learn the skills to not only help people in times of need, but create new friendships with just about anyone -- after all, who doesn't like to be heard?n n nn Increase your emotional intelligence and people analyzing skills. n nn nPatrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real-life experience.n n nn Understand people two levels beneath their actual words. n nn n--The most damaging mindsets for listening.n n--How we are all biologically programmed to be terrible listeners, and we have no idea about it.n n--The one person you should emulate for better listening.n n--How listening styles, frames, and levels can help you - and how you are not even close to what you think you are.n n--The concept of active, reflective listening, and why it's so tough.n n--Reading people, emotional intelligence, and empathy.n n nn Become the most trusted ally and source of comfort and understanding. n nn