August Book Circle - We Need To Talk

August's Book Circle Pick: We Need to Talk

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Leslie’s Thoughts:

Listening Is Your Superpower

Wisdom Isn’t What You Think It Is - it’s more about listening than talking.

About the Book:

BASED ON THE TED TALK WITH OVER 10 MILLION VIEWS

Watch her TED Talk here.

"We Need to Talk is an important read for a conversationally-challenged, disconnected age. Headlee is a talented, honest storyteller, and her advice has helped me become a better spouse, friend, and mother." (Jessica Lahey, author of New York Times bestseller The Gift of Failure)

Today most of us communicate from behind electronic screens, and studies show that Americans feel less connected and more divided than ever before. The blame for some of this disconnect can be attributed to our political landscape, but the erosion of our conversational skills as a society lies with us as individuals.

And the only way forward, says Headlee, is to start talking to each other. In We Need to Talk, she outlines the strategies that have made her a better conversationalist--and offers simple tools that can improve anyone's communication. For example:

• BE THERE OR GO ELSEWHERE. Human beings are incapable of multitasking, and this is especially true of tasks that involve language. Think you can type up a few emails while on a business call, or hold a conversation with your child while texting your spouse? Think again.
• CHECK YOUR BIAS. The belief that your intelligence protects you from erroneous assumptions can end up making you more vulnerable to them. We all have blind spots that affect the way we view others. Check your bias before you judge someone else.
• HIDE YOUR PHONE. Don't just put down your phone, put it away. New research suggests that the mere presence of a cell phone can negatively impact the quality of a conversation.

Whether you're struggling to communicate with a teacher, an employee, a feisty client, or the people you love the most--this book offers smart strategies that can help us all have conversations that matter!

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 What are Collective Book Circles? 

Our Book Circle is a bi-monthly virtual gathering led by our sensational sage, Leslie Appleton Young. With a passion for books, the art of listening, and a fierce determination to break free from the constraints of patriarchy, Leslie guides us on a journey of exploration, reflection, and empowerment.

At the Book Circle, we come together to dive into the pages of a pre-selected book, carefully chosen to inspire, challenge, and uplift us on our collective journey of personal and professional growth. Through thoughtful discussions, we explore the highlights, insights, and lessons within the pages, drawing wisdom from the author's words and our own shared experiences.

In addition to our enriching discussions, the Book Circle features a Q&A segment, where participants have the opportunity to engage with Leslie and delve deeper into the themes and concepts explored in the book.

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Join us as we reimagine the power of reading and storytelling, challenge the status quo, and empower ourselves to live boldly and authentically.

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