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How to Listen with Intention: The Foundation of True Connection, Communication, and Relationships (How to be More Likable and Charismatic) Paperback – June 16, 2020

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Learn to connect, create rapport, develop trust, and build deep relationships.

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How to go from stranger to cherished friend in record time.

How to Listen with Intention is ultimately a book about relationships. A relationship must be give-and-take - are you taking more than you are giving? Are you making people feel comfortable opening up to you? Are you listening well, or unwittingly being a conversational/relationship narcissist?It’s time to ask these difficult questions and learn the skills to not only help people in times of need, but create new friendships with just about anyone -- after all, who doesn’t like to be heard?

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Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real-life experience.

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This is the seventh book in the “How to be More Likable and Charismatic” series as listed below:1. Improve Your Conversations: Think on Your Feet, Witty Banter, and Always Know What To Say with Improv Comedy Techniques2. Improve Your People Skills: How to Connect With Anyone, Communicate Effectively, Develop Deep Relationships, and Become a People Person3. The Art of Witty Banter: Be Clever, Be Quick, Be Interesting - Create Captivating Conversation4. Principles of Likability: Skills for a Memorable First Impression, Captivating Presence, and Instant Friendships5. Magnetic Charisma: How to Build Instant Rapport, Be More Likable, and Make a Memorable Impression – Gain the It Factor6. Better Small Talk: Talk to Anyone, Avoid Awkwardness, Generate Deep Conversations, and Make Real Friends7. How to Listen with Intention: The Foundation of True Connection, Communication, and Relationships
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Understand human behavior and social psychology - and then you can understand yourself and the people around you.

Let's face it - most of the problems that we encounter in our lives aren't about the situation, it's about the person in front of you. Whether it's a parent, sibling, co-worker, or even significant other, there might be a gap in understanding. That's reasonable and normal.

But what if you could learn to understand people, their motivations, what makes them tick, and ultimately how to connect with them better? This is renowned author Patrick King's specialty: distilled emotional intelligence that helps you decipher why people do the things that they do.

He combines his natural instinct for human analysis with a plethora of the latest scientific research in the field to bring you the end result you want: better relationships, high self-esteem and confidence, self-understanding, and overall fulfillment and happiness.

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Patrick King is a Social Interaction Specialist and Conversation Coach based in San Francisco, California.

He has sold over 1 million books, and he is one of the world's foremost authorities when it comes to social skills, social psychology, and human behavior.

When he's not helping clients conquer the world, he's either fronting an 80′s cover band or training for his next 10k.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08B7LNDQ8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (June 16, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 201 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8654363190
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.46 x 8 inches
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Patrick King is a Social Interaction Specialist and Conversation Coach based in San Francisco, California.

He's been featured in: GQ Magazine, TedX, Forbes, NBC News, Huffington Post, Business Insider, Men's Fitness, Inc., ATTN, Real Simple Magazine, and Creative Live.

When he's not helping clients conquer the world, he's either fronting an 80′s cover band or training for his next 10k.

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I haven’t completed the book yet so I still have time to change my review. However, I wanted to say that in reading this book so far, I truly appreciate the challenges, the knowledge, the different listening styles. I have learned a lot about different styles of listening in just a short time. The only reason I can’t give this 5 stars is that I’ve already noted a typo - which makes me feel that it maybe wasn’t edited? Or edited well by another person. I know proofreading your own is helpful, but I have read and reread sections in this book because the typo really threw me off, or, because it just needed a little bit more intention when reading to make full sense. On a positive note, I have also reread some things I felt were worth repeating to myself to make sure I really grasp fully what King is saying. I have found things in this book so far that are great concepts and will be finishing the book. I just think a book with such beneficial information could have had more attention to detail…
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Bonzo
5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful and to the point
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024
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We all think we know how to interact with people, but we don't. The book is very insightful and it provides this insight clearly and with good examples. Definitely a good read.
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Brian
5.0 out of 5 stars How to Listen with Intention
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I thoroughly enjoyed delving into this book as the new year began. My partner and I embarked on a joint reading adventure, and the experience proved enlightening. The content provided valuable insights into our individual communication styles, shedding light on the root causes of occasional breakdowns in our interactions. This book has empowered me to aspire towards becoming a more empathic communicator, equipping me with the knowledge to navigate and improve our communication dynamics.
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Hayley Hines
4.0 out of 5 stars Intentional…editing?
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2023
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I haven’t completed the book yet so I still have time to change my review. However, I wanted to say that in reading this book so far, I truly appreciate the challenges, the knowledge, the different listening styles. I have learned a lot about different styles of listening in just a short time. The only reason I can’t give this 5 stars is that I’ve already noted a typo - which makes me feel that it maybe wasn’t edited? Or edited well by another person. I know proofreading your own is helpful, but I have read and reread sections in this book because the typo really threw me off, or, because it just needed a little bit more intention when reading to make full sense. On a positive note, I have also reread some things I felt were worth repeating to myself to make sure I really grasp fully what King is saying. I have found things in this book so far that are great concepts and will be finishing the book. I just think a book with such beneficial information could have had more attention to detail…
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4.0 out of 5 stars Intentional…editing?
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2023
I haven’t completed the book yet so I still have time to change my review. However, I wanted to say that in reading this book so far, I truly appreciate the challenges, the knowledge, the different listening styles. I have learned a lot about different styles of listening in just a short time. The only reason I can’t give this 5 stars is that I’ve already noted a typo - which makes me feel that it maybe wasn’t edited? Or edited well by another person. I know proofreading your own is helpful, but I have read and reread sections in this book because the typo really threw me off, or, because it just needed a little bit more intention when reading to make full sense. On a positive note, I have also reread some things I felt were worth repeating to myself to make sure I really grasp fully what King is saying. I have found things in this book so far that are great concepts and will be finishing the book. I just think a book with such beneficial information could have had more attention to detail…
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Stephen L. Hamilton
5.0 out of 5 stars Pay attention to the other person
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024
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Talon Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2022
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This is great book for every person at every level. If you would like to enhance a natural skill that would serve you at all angles of life, this book can definitely start you on your journey. What you learn will surely help you to enrich, understand and foster healthy communication. It's certainly needed at this time in history as most people are out of touch with this basic human necessity. Everyone needs to feel heard and understood to develop into a well-rounded human being. No-one can become self actualized without it. I can definitely see myself adding this book to my collection of foundational books. What I mean by foundational - it's a book to revisit from time to time to refresh my memory about a said topic.
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Elin
5.0 out of 5 stars The absolute best book on listening as a human being should BY FAR!
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2023
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This book changed my life. Truly. I can’t thank this author enough for this masterpiece of work and SO MUCH usable insight on how and why it’s so critical we all listen as is explained in this book. It’s a book I will read again, and probably a third time. It’s THAT helpful to living a better life and helping yourself grow and love as you help others. And certainly this is a MUST READ if you are a parent or a spouse, and extremely helpful to improve sibling and friendship relationships too.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good listing techniques, and humility checks. Too much of a people pleasing book though.
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021
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I appreciated the categorizes and types of listening. How to listen critically and actively. its makes a good note to check your ego while talking to others and how to be a little bit more humble in a conversation. But there is one lurking danger the author doesn't really address and it bothers me.

The author almost never talks about disagreeing as the listener. (He does in a couple sentences but does not cover it well)
He talks about empathetic listening and being an active listener. Which is good and I agree.
What happens though when you begin to actively listen with most people you have a conversation with?
We subject ourselves to everyone's ideas when we listen to them.

If we are more critical and active as listeners you can be sure to receive that information much clearer than "pretend listening".
Not only that but the author suggests that we should almost code switch and agree to validate someone's feelings just so we can be better listeners. I fundamentally disagree with this too much. Just because someone feels a certain way does not mean I must validate that feeling. This book seems as if it is people pleasing rather than having a little more technique. However the techniques that are presented in the first half of the book I find refreshing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mind blowing
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024
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Everyone needs to read this book.
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Spaceman
5.0 out of 5 stars Very effective book
Reviewed in Canada on November 26, 2023
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I have read quite a few books on listening skills but this short book turned out to be one of the most effective. It clearly helps sink in the idea that listening is all about the other person and nothing about you. This fundamental truth about listening well was well communicated throughout the book and I can finally put it into practice immediately after reading. At the reasonable price do yourself a big favour and read this book. You may finally listen well for the first time in your life!
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Parbez Ahmed Anwar
5.0 out of 5 stars This is really good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2023
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This is really good. Easy to read, understandable. It actually has allowed me to understand,reflect and takeaway key things from it. To work on, to use etc..

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A.A
3.0 out of 5 stars Did not like it
Reviewed in France on October 8, 2023
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At first it was interesting. Then it started to drag a bit in the middle, and I felt like the ending was a repeat of ideas from the beginning. If it was my first book of this genre, I might have give it a four 🌟 but as someone who have read several books in this genre I was bored.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Did not like it
Reviewed in France on October 8, 2023
At first it was interesting. Then it started to drag a bit in the middle, and I felt like the ending was a repeat of ideas from the beginning. If it was my first book of this genre, I might have give it a four 🌟 but as someone who have read several books in this genre I was bored.
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Ava
5.0 out of 5 stars Very very helpful
Reviewed in Germany on September 19, 2022
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I've highlighted text on nearly every page! I made notes. At the end there's a neat summary of the whole book :) bonus!
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Abhinav Pratap Singh
5.0 out of 5 stars A good guide
Reviewed in India on June 9, 2022
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The book describes the basic principles that you can use to have a meaningful conversation with people. I know the book is about listening, but that is an integral part of the conversation. Author has given helpful methods for the implementation of the principles started. The chapters and the book has useful summaries of what is discussed in detail in the chapters.
I think the book is very much useful to have good conversation with others.
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