386: How to Listen Like You Mean It with Ximena Vengoechea

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I’ve coached hundreds over the years in the art of effective communication. But there’s one thing I try and always keep in the back of my mind. I too still have lots to learn about this topic.

Ximena Vengoechea

The book I’m featuring today is now at the top of my list of books I recommend to my clients on this topic.

What is it?

It’s a book by Ximena Vengoechea called Listen Like You Mean it: Reclaiming the Lost of Art of True Connection.

In Listen Like You Mean It, Ximena 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.

Now more than ever, we need to feel heard, connected and understood in a world that keeps turning up the volume.

Don’t you agree?

I hope you’ll click the play button below to learn more about Ximena and her work. For a summary, just keep scrolling.

Join in on our chat below

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In today’s episode, Ximena and I chat about:

  • How humility affects your ability to meaningfully listen
  • Tips for staying curious in a conversation, especially when we have a strong knowledge of the subject already
  • I’ll ask her to explain the concept of  “connecting questions” and how they can help you go deeper in a conversation
  • And lots more…

Order Ximena’s New Book

You can order your copy of Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection right now!

Consider Pre-Ordering My New Book Too and get 40% off for a limited time!

Purchase a copy of my new book Read to Lead: The Simple Habit That Expands Your Influence and Boosts Your Career. You can download the introduction and first chapter for free!

Books Ximena Recommends

Purple Cow by Seth Godin

Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age by Sherry Turkle

Check Out These Additional Resources

Grab a copy Ximena’s book now.

Visit Ximena’s website to find out more about her and her work.

Learn more about inviting Ximena to be a guest speaker at your next event.

Connect with Ximena personally on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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