Book description
"Full of revealing, instantly applicable ideas for leveraging your strengths and overcoming your weaknesses." --Adam Grant, author of Think Again and Originals, and host of the TED podcast WorkLife For many of us, listening is simply something we do on autopilot. We hear just enough of what others say to get our work done, maintain friendships, and be polite with our neighbors. But we miss crucial opportunities to go deeper--to give and receive honest feedback, to make connections that will endure for the long haul, and to discover who people truly are at their core. Fortunately, listening can be improved--and Ximena Vengoechea can show you how. In Listen Like You Mean It, she offers an essential listening guide for our times, revealing tried-and-true strategies honed in her own research sessions and drawn from interviews with marriage counselors, podcast hosts, life coaches, journalists, filmmakers, and other listening experts. Through Vengoechea's set of scripts, key questions, exercises, and illustrations, you'll learn to: - Quickly build rapport with strangers - Ask the right questions to deepen a conversation - Pause at the right time to encourage vulnerability - Navigate a conversation that's gone off the rails Now more than ever, we need to feel heard, connected, and understood in a world that keeps turning up the volume. Warm, funny, and immensely practical, this book shows you how.
Queen Bee
I love how this app brings stories to life, even during my morning jogs. I'm hooked on this app's intuitive features β from chapters to playback controls.
Fire Fish
The statistics feature in ListenBook provides valuable insights into my audiobook habits, helping me learn and grow. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is impressive. It's like getting a clear, immersive listening experience. Listening stats feature keeps me on track with my audiobook goals. Love it!
Athens Fire
With ListenBook, I can now listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. I'm amazed at how this app has turned my errands into exciting reading sessions. The app is so reliable. Iβve never had any issues with it.
DARK HQ
ListenBook's dedication to enhancing the audiobook experience has made it my preferred app for listening to content on the go. Perfect for listening to educational materials. Highly efficient and useful.
East Army
I can't believe how much more I'm able to read with the help of this app. Language courses on audiobooks helped me pick up a new language effortlessly. Gone are the days of struggling with formats. Thanks to this app, my audiobook journey is a breeze, and every tale is a tap away. Highly recommended! ππ§ I love the auto-bookmark feature. It saves my place automatically.
NexusNomad
ListenBook's comprehensive support for a wide range of audio formats sets it apart from other audiobook apps. With ListenBook, I've unlocked a world of educational and entertaining content right at my fingertips. The app supports background playback, which is a must for me.
Armed Hawk
The narrators' voices on this app are so soothing β it's my relaxation therapy. Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys β this app's ease of use is a winner.
WonderWords
ListenBook has turned my audio content into an immersive, personalized, and unforgettable experience. π Turning my phone into a portal of stories β this app's ease of use is remarkable! π±π« Adjustable playback speed is a brilliant feature. It adds a layer of customization to my audiobook enjoyment. ListenBookβs playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
Count Eagle
ListenBook's attention to detail in design and functionality sets it apart from other audiobook apps. I'm impressed by the app's performance β it's stable, fast, and tailored for audiobook enthusiasts.
JK Friend
The convenience of switching between devices without losing my place is a lifesaver. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly.
Sepukku
Precise controls on ListenBook give me complete command over my audio playback. I'm in awe of how this app has brought new dimensions to my reading experience.
Sw33per
This app has brought stories to life in a way that traditional reading never could. The range of self-help and personal development audiobooks is truly enriching.
Landfill Max
Audiobooks have made my long commutes enjoyable, and I'm always eager to see what's next. ListenBook's commitment to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every detail. This app has made my road trips and flights infinitely more enjoyable.
Hen Skittle
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a feature I can't live without. ListenBook has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary journeys of the mind. π Making every moment count β this app turns everyday activities into a reading adventure! ππ« I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs.
LerveDr
Simplifying my audiobook experience β this app's design is remarkable. Audiobooks have never been this accessible and enjoyable. This app's compatibility with various formats and its emphasis on user experience have made it an essential tool for me. π±π AirDrop and sharing make it easy to spread the audiobook love with friends.
Candy Butcher
I appreciate the minimal ads β it's all about uninterrupted enjoyment. Kudos to the developers! The chapters feature on ListenBook enhances my audiobook exploration β it's like flipping through pages. Navigating audiobooks with ease β this app's design is user-centric. Audiobook immersion simplified β this app's ease of use is a true asset. Finally, an app that respects my busy lifestyle. Whether I'm commuting or exercising, this app's smooth playback and smart controls keep me engaged. πββοΈπ§
Innocent Ghost
I'd love to see more classic titles, but the current selection is already fantastic. This app's ease of use has made my daily tasks so much more enjoyable.
Nacho
ListenBook has turned my everyday moments into extraordinary journeys of imagination. This app has transformed my daily walks into insightful journeys of knowledge β talk about efficiency! I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my passport to countless stories. πΆπ Tuning in to the symphony of stories β audiobooks are the soundtrack of my daily routines. π΅π The app is very user-friendly. ListenBook makes listening to audiobooks a breeze.
BearDrift
Kudos to the app for making literature accessible to those with busy schedules. The convenience of downloading audiobooks for offline listening is a game-changer. ListenBook has made managing my audiobook collection a breeze. Library organization is top-notch.
B@d B0y
ListenBook has become my go-to app for all things audio β from lectures to speeches, it's got it all. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy. ListenBook's Pro version is worth every penny. The noise reduction feature makes even noisy environments an ideal place for immersive listening. The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that has a big impact on my listening experience. I love it! Auto-rewind is incredibly helpful. Excellent functionality.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience