Radical Listening The Art of True Connection

by van Nieuwerburgh, Christian; Biswas-Diener, Robert

• ISBN13: 9781523007196
• ISBN10: 1523007192
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2025-03-25
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Summary

Unlock the transformative power of Radical Listening—a profound practice that moves beyond simply hearing words to actively co-creating meaning.

Leading experts in Positive Psychology coaching outline six unique competencies that go beyond “active listening skills” to create deep understanding and connection.

In our distracted, divisive world, the transformative power of true listening has never been more essential. Radical Listening is a revolutionary guide to mastering this vital skill from renowned experts Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener. Moving beyond simply hearing words, their groundbreaking framework teaches you to actively co-create meaning and connection. Though we spend nearly three hours a day on the receiving end of communication, listening is frequently neglected. We're bombarded by data, digital distractions, and a culture that celebrates talkers over listeners. Radical Listening provides the antidote, equipping you with six core competencies:

• Noticing
• Quieting
• Accepting
• Acknowledging
• Questioning
• Interjecting

Whether you're seeking to improve your leadership, foster more collaborative teamwork, or simply connect more meaningfully with others, Radical Listening offers a powerful remedy. Allow this book to reshape how you experience the world and those around you through the revelatory act of listening fully.

Author Biography

Dr. Christian van Nieuwerburgh is an academic, consultant and executive coach. He is one of only two Professors of Coaching and Positive Psychology in the world. He currently teaches at the Centre for Positive Health Sciences at the RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences (Ireland). Christian is also Global Director for Growth Coaching International, a provider of coach training and consultancy for the education sector.

Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener is widely known as the Indiana Jones of Positive Psychology because his research on happiness has taken him to such far-flung places as Greenland, India and Kenya. He has published more than 70 academic papers and has a citation count in excess of 20 thousand. Robert is also interested in applying positive psychology, especially to coaching. Robert is an ICF certified coach, a Gallup certified strengths-coach, and trains coaches at his company, Positive Acorn.