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.
Sky Dahlia
The app's layout is clean and intuitive, making it a pleasure to navigate. Thanks to ListenBook's automatic extraction of artwork and metadata, my library looks organized and appealing. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear listening in noisy environments. ListenBook has made managing and enjoying audiobooks a seamless and delightful experience. Audiobook enjoyment has become an integral part of my routine, thanks to this app's seamless integration and user-friendly design. A must-have! ππ±
Dallas Foxface
Audiobooks made accessible and enjoyable β this app's design is a triumph. The app's compatibility with CarPlay adds an extra layer of convenience, especially during road trips.
Flame OUT
Audiobooks have made my workouts more enjoyable, and I'm seeing results! ListenBook's compatibility with a wide range of audio formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits. Flawless support for various audio formats. Highly satisfied.
Apple Nola
Listening to audiobooks has made my daily commute more enjoyable and productive. π This app's functionality is a masterpiece β it seamlessly integrates audiobooks into my daily routine. ππ¨ Effortless audiobook management β this app's usability is impressive. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It enhances the audio quality and makes listening comfortable. ListenBook has changed the way I listen to audiobooks. The app is so easy to use.
Spoiler Betty
User-centric audiobook joy β this app's ease of use is impressive. Audiobook pleasure simplified β this app's design is a true winner. Beautiful design and intuitive interface. Very pleased. Great app! ListenBook supports so many formats, and the playback is always smooth. The audio quality is superb. ListenBook enhances my audiobook experience.
SmartieQuest
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a social audiophile's dream. This app is a must-have for any book lover on the go β it's my daily companion. Downloading over WiFi is super efficient. Saves a lot of time. ListenBook is hands down the best audiobook player Iβve ever used. The interface is clean, intuitive, and packed with features like customizable playback speed and sleep timers. It supports all formats, which is a huge plus for me. Highly recommend!
Miss Rum Punch
With this app, I've rediscovered the joy of literature during my daily walks β it's truly invigorating. π Adding a touch of magic to mundane tasks β this app turns errands into epic quests! ππ
Koi Diva
ListenBook has transformed my mundane activities into enjoyable moments of learning and entertainment. π‘ This app truly understands the needs of audiobook enthusiasts β it delivers an effortless and enjoyable listening experience. ππ§ Quick access to chapters is a blessing. No more scrolling through endless content. Iβd listen to this narrator read anything! Their voice was so expressive and fitting for the material. The story itself was great, but the narration took it to the next level. Definitely a 5-star experience. 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.
Tokyo Dream
Audiobooks have turned road trips into unforgettable journeys of imagination. No more straining my eyes to read β now I can simply immerse myself in storytelling. π Transforming laundry time into a journey through fantastic stories β thank you, this app! ππ Looping playback of a single track helps me focus and absorb complex content. The app is super intuitive. I was up and running in minutes.
Iron Jesus
This app is my secret to staying ahead on my reading list, even during my busiest days. Accessing my favorite audiobooks has never been easier β this app's user-centric design and comprehensive features make it an absolute gem. π±π§ ListenBook has elevated my learning experience. I'm retaining more information than ever. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Mule Skinner
I'm constantly amazed by the variety of genres β there's something for everyone. Listening to audiobooks has become my guilt-free indulgence, and I love it. I'm hooked on this app's sleek design and seamless performance β it's a must-have for any reader. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a fantastic way to introduce them to new stories. Iβve tried several audiobook players, but ListenBook stands out for its reliability and ease of use. The equalizer and voice boost features make every book sound amazing. Plus, the dark mode is perfect for nighttime listening. Great job, developers!
Zorkle Sporkle
I can't imagine my life without this app β it's my daily dose of literature. Automatic artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook library. Perfect for listening to educational content. Highly recommend!
X-Dew
π± An entire library at my fingertips β this app is a book lover's dream come true! ππ ποΈ Basking in the sun while indulging in literary adventures β this app makes outdoor relaxation even better. βοΈπ
Delirious Supernova
The captivating narrators make each story come alive in a unique way. With ListenBook, I can listen to my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience.
Wiccan Trouble
This app has made 'reading' more versatile and enjoyable than ever. The library organization feature is a blessing. My audiobooks are finally organized and easy to find. The playback speed control is a game-changer. ListenBook lets me listen at my own pace.
Queen Ginger
Listening to audiobooks while gardening has made my outdoor time even more relaxing. The interface is beautiful and functional. ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks.
Lady In Red
This app is perfect for audiobook lovers. The interface is beautiful and easy to navigate. ListenBookβs playback is silky-smooth. The app never glitches.
Delicious Wing
With this app, reading is no longer a luxury β it's a convenient habit. This app's convenience has made reading a consistent part of my life.
Broomspun
With this app, audiobook listening has become an integral part of my daily routines β it's a game-changer. ππ Exploring stories even with my eyes off the page β this app is a bedtime dream! π΄π§ Makes audiobook listening super easy and enjoyable. Thank you!
Carrot Joker
This app has brought back the joy of reading, even when I'm on the move. ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features make it easy to keep my content at my fingertips. πΆπ Tuning in to the symphony of stories β audiobooks are the soundtrack of my daily routines. π΅π
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