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.
Frosty Snazz
With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my daily routines more enriching and rewarding. This app has made multitasking a breeze β I can 'read' while I work!
Phoenix Tetra
No more carrying heavy books β this app has transformed my reading habits. Every moment is a chance to explore new stories with this app. Its intuitive features and compatibility ensure my audiobook journey is seamless. ππ§ ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances the audio quality to an impressive degree. This app is perfect for audiobook lovers. The interface is beautiful and easy to navigate.
DragonBlood
Gone are the days of straining my eyes to read β this app lets me 'read' with my ears, anywhere, anytime. ποΈπ§ Escaping to paradise with a beach read β this app is my vacation in audio form! ποΈπ With ListenBook, I've rediscovered my love for audiobooks. The binaural audio processing is a game-changer for comfortable, fatigue-free listening. ListenBook has made listening to audiobooks a breeze. The smooth playback and intuitive interface are unmatched. ListenBookβs bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Lord Nikon
This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. This app's convenience has transformed my screen time into meaningful reading sessions.
IceDog
ListenBook's compatibility with different formats ensures I never have to worry about file conversions. From novels to speeches, this app's versatility in playing different formats has turned my ordinary moments into extraordinary listening sessions. π±π Binaural audio processing is amazing. Reduced my listening fatigue significantly. Downloading audiobooks over WiFi is super easy. Saves time. The app is perfect for multitaskers. I can listen while working out.
Moonflower
The offline mode is a lifesaver on flights β I'm never without a good story. ListenBook has made my commutes more enjoyable, transforming them into learning sessions. π§ββοΈβ Sipping tea and getting lost in stories β the ultimate way to unwind! π΅π Effortlessly exploring audiobook worlds β this app's functionality is genius.
Classy Dancer
This app has introduced me to authors I'd never heard of β now they're my favorites! ListenBook's configurable auto-rewind after interruptions is a smart addition that keeps me on track. ListenBook Pro offers an unbeatable deal β unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction.
X-Dew
I've found solace and relaxation in the pages of countless audiobooks. The statistics feature on ListenBook helps me track my audiobook consumption β a fantastic way to measure my progress. I can't get enough of this app's convenience β it has turned my audiobook journey into a delightful habit. I'm hooked on this app's effortless integration with my daily activities. As an audiobook aficionado, this app is a dream come true. Its support for various formats and effortless navigation make it my perfect reading companion. ππ§
Eerie
With this app, I've turned mundane chores into exciting opportunities for intellectual growth. An absolutely stellar production from start to finish! The narrator's command of pacing and tone was masterful, knowing exactly when to speed up for excitement or slow down for dramatic effect. The audio quality was pristine with no distracting mouth sounds or uneven volume.
Golden Cougar
I'm amazed at how this app has brought back the joy of reading into my daily routine β thank you! With this app, reading is as simple as pressing play β it's genius! Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If youβre looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
Sapiens
The ability to change playback speed and audio volume on ListenBook gives me full control over my listening experience. Say goodbye to cumbersome interfaces β this app's intuitive controls and user-friendly design have elevated my audiobook experience to new heights. π±π
WittyWordsmith
ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay makes my daily commute a delightful opportunity to indulge in audiobooks. Thanks to ListenBook, I'm now exploring different genres and formats I never thought I would. With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual discovery and personal fulfillment. is a breeze with ListenBook. It's convenient and reliable.
Impulsive Flower
ListenBook's commitment to providing a smooth and enjoyable listening experience is evident in every detail. This app has made my downtime so much more productive and enjoyable.
Flash
This app is my secret weapon for learning while I'm on the move. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features have become indispensable tools in my audiobook learning. The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption. ListenBook Pro's unlimited audiobook length feature is fantastic. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Gold Bentley
The ability to change playback speed and audio volume on ListenBook gives me full control over my listening experience. Elevating my reading experience to a whole new level, this app's user-friendly interface and easy navigation have me hooked. Audiobooks have never been this enjoyable! π±π
Nessie Pork
The auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that enhances my listening journey. I appreciate it! Noise reduction and tone changing enhance the listening experience. Love it!
Cardinal Rebel
I'm blown away by the quality of narration on this app β it's like being in the story. ListenBook's sleek design and intuitive controls make it my go-to app for audiobooks. With ListenBook, I've rediscovered my love for audiobooks. The binaural audio processing is a game-changer for comfortable, fatigue-free listening.
Jack Cassidy
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and seamless playback have made it my go-to app. π This app is a game-changer β its intuitive design and seamless functionality make listening to audiobooks a joy. ππ§ ListenBook's support for playlists in the CUE format makes organizing and enjoying audiobook series a delightful experience. Listened to this on a road trip and it made the hours fly by. Even my passengers who weren't following along commented on how nice the narrator's voice was.
Tacklebox
I can't imagine a day without this app β it has made my audiobook journey seamless and fulfilling. I've never experienced such silky-smooth playback even with high-quality FLAC files.
Flash
ListenBook is my daily companion, turning mundane tasks into exciting audio adventures. π This app is a game-changer β its intuitive design and seamless functionality make listening to audiobooks a joy. ππ§ With ListenBook, I've rediscovered my love for audiobooks. The binaural audio processing is a game-changer for comfortable, fatigue-free listening. A decent listen overall. The narration was clear, though some character voices sounded similar. The story was interesting but had moments where it dragged slightly. Still, it was a good way to pass the time.
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