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What an eye-opener! When I started the book I thought I was a good listener. Now I know better. I am a card carrying listener/talker now. Insightful, thought provoking and thoroughly enjoyable to read. --Jim Misko, Northwest Ventures Press, Anchorage, AK
Why Don t We Listen Better? is a sensible guide to transforming verbal confrontation habits into good, healthy communication. Best of all, it comes with a Talker-Listener Card that provides a handy tool for practice. I carry the TLC in my wallet to introduce others to this listening strategy or as a reminder to keep even the most difficult and challenging conversations on a positive track by listening rather than trying to win. --Ben Vose, Astoria, OR
At last! The ingenious little card gets its due. I have used them for years. I keep one by each phone to remind me to be present in conversations with friends, family and clients. They enhance relationships with children (especially teenagers), with partners, and with parents. Why Don t We Listen Better? will open your eyes (and ears) to a new world of effective communication techniques. Pam Gross, B.A.Ed., Co-author of Want to Find a New Better Fantastic Job?, Founder of CareerMakers Inc., Portland, OR USA --Pam Gross, CareerMakers, Portland, OR
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Dr. Petersen's practical guide to better communication not only answers the title question, but takes the reader and user of his techniques on a journey into a higher quality of life … This is more than a self-help book. I've used it to teach communication skills and insights in my marriage and family course in college. –Gerald W. Bertsch, B.A., M.Div. Retired pastor. Current author, teacher, and consultant. Fond du Lac, WI “The Talker/Listener Card is a simple idea that is enormously useful! I have used it and the book to great effect in many areas of ministry. I have used the concepts in pre-marital counseling, deacon training, Stephen Ministry, and youth ministry. It has been a vitally helpful tool in communication in my marriage and with our children, too.” Laurie Vischer, M.A. M.Div., Associate Pastor for Congregational Care, Westminster Presbyterian Church Portland, OR
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