You're not listening to me.

What human beings long for most is to understand and be understood, You're Not Listening teaches us how.

At work, on social media, in our private lives, we create narratives and transmit thousands of messages. We try to convince, explain, and stand out as storytellers because we value what we project more than what we absorb. However... We are not listening and no one is listening to us.

We live in a multitasking world, where focusing our attention is almost an impossible mission, but only by listening well can we connect with others and acquire a critical capacity for our thoughts and arguments. Listening well can transform our personal and work relationships, improve our self-knowledge, and increase our creativity and empathy.

“In this book, you will discover—as I did—that listening is more than hearing what people say. It is also paying attention to how they say it, what they do when they say it, in what context they say it, and what effect it has on us. It’s not simply about remaining silent while someone else prattles on. Quite the contrary. In large part, listening has to do with our reaction: the degree to which we help the other person express their ideas clearly and, in the meantime, allow our own to crystallize. If done well and reflectively, listening can change our understanding of the people and the world around us, which undoubtedly enriches and enhances our experience and existence. In this way, wisdom is acquired and important relationships are created.”