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In this insightful and thought-provoking book, one of America's foremost communication specialists teaches readers how to expand their listening skills.
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Listening, the often-neglected half of every conversation, is finally given the attention it deserves in "Tuning In: A Guide to Effective Listening by Robert Maidment, one of America's most respected communications specialists. In this lively and insightful book, he teaches readers not only how to listen, but also how to get other people to listen to them.
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"Tuning In" explains how accents, speech patterns, and environmental noise all affect listening ability. Readers will learn the value of paying close attention to a speaker's body language and eye movement. Maidment offers tips that can be applied to both the speaker and the listener on the two-way channel of communication.
Using 84 examples and a number of charts, the author combines lessons in listening with quotes and anecdotes from a wide range of sources. Maidment analyzes work and leisure interactions, showing how everyone can improve his relationships with spouse, friends, children, boss, and colleagues by making listening an active role.
Maidment has, with good reason, often been referred to as one of America's foremost communication specialists. Through insightful observations, proven techniques, and an ever-present wit, he teaches readers better communication and successful organization.
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- PublisherPelican Publishing Co. (US)
- Publication date1984
- ISBN 10 0882894390
- ISBN 13 9780882894393
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages112
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