Harling - How to listen so people will talk: build stronger communication and deeper connections

This book is not a collection of techniques or tricksit uses exercises to help the reader respond to Gods direction in a way that is transformational . It will help you become more compassionate and sensitive, helping you form deeper relationships.

Steven L. Brown, MD, PhD, author of Navigating the Medical Maze

Many of us enter conversations awaiting the moment to jump in with our own story, and completely miss opportunities to listen. This book teaches you how to honor anothers story and ask the kind of questions that deepen understanding. How to Listen So People Will Talk should be required reading for every doctor, counselor, teacher, and parent.

Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD, physician, speaker, author, and founder of I Choose My Best Life

In a world where everyone is talking, tempers are flaring, emotions are raging, and relationships are spinning out of control, someone has to start listening! Becky Harling knows how to listen so people open up, dialogue, connect, and care for one another. I know because Becky has listened to mewith her HEART! With wisdom and wit, Becky can help all of us learn to listen so we can LOVE the people in our world better.

Pam Farrel, author of 45 books including bestselling Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti

Do you desire to be a people magnet? Becky Harling unlocks the secret of our spiritual and relational well-being: attentive listening. If you desire a stronger marriage, want your parenting to flourish, or long for deeper, more meaningful friendships, ponder the principles of How to Listen So People Will Talk .

Greg and Julie Gorman, authors of Two Are Better Than One , #MarriedForAPurpose

Becky Harling is a woman of integrity committed to personal growth, so when her daughter confronted her on her listening skills, she knew she needed to change. A passionate speaker, author, and coach, Becky loves helping others reach their God-given potential.

Dr. Jim Garlow, author and senior pastor of Skyline Church, La Mesa, California

I couldnt help but think of a few people who would greatly benefit from reading this book, only to come to a stark realization that I too tend to approach many conversations with my own agenda. Becky challenges all of us to become better listeners by offering some valuable insights and exercises to build the very foundation in developing this important character trait. Get ready to be transformed!

Dilip Joseph, author of Kidnapped by the Taliban

If you long for better relationships, read this book. Becky Harling is a master communicatorand in this book she reveals the God-honoring steps we can take to become listeners who help others to share their stories, speak honestly, and feel understood. Each chapter will assist you in identifying a specific skill you can work on that will transform the way you connect with people. Use this book for personal study or bring a group of your friends together and explore how you can develop even stronger interaction with each other as you learn to listen so people will talk.

Carol Kent, speaker and author of Speak Up with Confidence

We live in a time that affords us endless opportunities to spout our opinions to anyone who will listen. But at what cost to our own soul? And how do these one-way conversations impact our relationships and even our perspective? My friend Becky Harling has written a countercultural book that feels like a word in due season. We cant grow if were not willing to listen; we cant grow our relationships with others if were not truly hearing them. Yet theres an art to listening, things we need to guard against when the other person has the floor. If you long to take your spiritual growth to another level, its time to learn the art of listening. And youve come to the right place.

Susie Larson, talk-show host, national speaker, author of Your Powerful Prayers

In a world where everyone is straining to be heard, Becky Harling takes the countercultural approach of showing up and actually listening. If you are longing to know and be known by those you love, How to Listen So People Will Talk will not only change your conversations, it will change your relationships. Highly recommended.

Kathi Lipp, author of Overwhelmed

Becky gets it right again! From her years as a pastors wife, a mother, and a valued friend, Becky opens up her heart and shares generous wisdom. If you are frustrated with your ability to connect with others, this book will be a source of joy and practical solutions!

Carol McLeod, president and founder, Just Joy! Ministries

How to Listen So People Will Talk reminds us that listening is a personal ministry that we must cultivate and nurture. Grounded in Gods word, Becky Harling has written a book that is insightful, enlightening, and full of wisdom.

Ellie Nieves, president and CEO, Leadership Strategies for Women, LLC

Learning how to speak more powerfully is a common topic for work and personal life, but what about powerful listening? This book will help you shift your focus to this important lost art. As you practice the listening exercises in these pages, the quality of your relationships will skyrocket.

Arlene Pellicane, speaker and author of 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife

We all know how to talk, but how few of us know how to listen well. It is impossible to read this book without learning specific skills that will make you a better spouse, friend, parent, and representative of Jesus.

Dr. Juli Slattery, psychologist and president of Authentic Intimacy

Becky Harlings book How to Listen So People Will Talk is filled with fresh insights and vivid illustrations to empower you to create better understanding and stronger bonds.

Linda Evans Shepherd, author of Winning Your Daily Spiritual Battles

We all desire to be heard. In fact, being loved and being heard feel the same. As a spouse, parent, co-worker, sibling, or friend, the greatest gift we can give is our full attention. Becky masterfully weaves stories, hands-on tools, and brilliant devotional moments to teach us how to listen.