Deep Listening - by Emily Kasriel (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

"If you've ever felt like two ears aren't enough, this book is for you. Deep Listening reveals how we can improve at hearing others--and helping them hear us too." --Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the podcast Re: Thinking

Why do so many conversations leave us feeling unheard and disconnected? In Deep Listening, acclaimed BBC journalist, accredited executive coach, and mediator Emily Kasriel argues that it's because we've forgotten how to truly listen.

Distracted by our own agenda, we so often hear without understanding, impatiently waiting for our turn to speak. In this exploration of transformational listening, Kasriel shows how shifting from surface-level exchanges to Deep Listening can enrich our relationships as friends, parents, and partners, enhance our effectiveness as leaders, and strengthen the fabric of our communities. At a time when divisions within communities, organizations, and families are often a source of profound pain, this book offers inspiration and practical guidance on how we can better listen to each other, even when we fiercely disagree.

Drawing on scientific studies, new research, and powerful stories from legendary listeners in politics, business, and the arts, Kasriel unveils her simple yet transformative eight-step approach. With Deep Listening as your guide, you'll learn to become a better family member, friend, co-worker and citizen.

At once a practical guide and a heartfelt manifesto, this groundbreaking book challenges us to rethink our approach to listening and in doing so, transform our lives from the inside out. Whether readers seek to strengthen their empathy, boost their performance at work, or foster genuine understanding across cultural, political, and generational divides, Deep Listening provides the tools and inspiration to unlock the power of lasting, meaningful connections.

Review Quotes

"I loved every minute of being listened to by Emily Kasriel, and I'm excited for others to experience her Deep Listening through this inspiring gem of a book. The world is lucky to be influenced by her." - Nancy Kline, founder and president of Time to Think

"In Deep Listening, Emily Kasriel reveals how the simple act of listening can transform relationships, bridge divides, and ignite new ways of thinking. This book is a must-read for leaders who want to create authentic connections in an increasingly disconnected world. Read this book." - Dorie Clark, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game

"This book is profound and pragmatic at the same time. It guides us in how to improve ourselves as we also improve the world through deep listening. A must-read in our complex and polarizing world." - Maryana Iskander, CEO of Wikimedia

"A valuable guide to listening in a way that's 'transformational' rather than transactional... an encouraging resource for fostering more productive interactions in a polarized world."

"A toolkit for anyone looking to deepen conversations, soften conflict, or simply be a better human." - Financial Times

"Kasriel invites the reader to slow down, be present, and engage with each other with intention . . . She urges us to remember that we can transform our fragile culture through Deep Listening." - Forbes

"I wish I could make everyone I will ever meet read this book before we talk. Is that too much to ask?" - Amanda Ripley, journalist and author of High Conflict

"Deep Listening is a savvy and compassionate guide to better understand ourselves, others, and the world--essential when we face life's uncomfortable challenges. A welcome book for these times." - Jon Kabat-Zinn, bestselling author of Wherever You Go, There You Are and Full Catastrophe Living

"In the days that I read Deep Listening I could feel it starting to change, in subtle but powerful ways, how I show up with others. This is an important, profound yet approachable book that could help make the world a far saner and more vibrant place." - Oliver Burkeman, bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks

"In a world marked by dividedness and filled with noise, Deep Listening offers a profound gift--the pathway to receptive presence, and to honoring another's humanity. Through eight wise and powerful steps, this book serves as a transformative guide to cultivating deeper understanding, compassion, and connection in every relationship. A must-read for anyone seeking to listen with intention and heart." - Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance and Radical Compassion

"If you've ever felt like two ears aren't enough, this book is for you. Deep Listening reveals how we can improve at hearing others--and helping them hear us too." - Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the podcast Re: Thinking

"This book is a pathway to healing our divided world." - Christiana Figueres, climate diplomat and negotiator of the Paris Agreement