Radical Listening: The Art of True Connection

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: Christian Van Nieuwerburgh, Robert Biswas-Diener
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Published: 03/25/2025
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781523007196
ISBN10: 1523007192
BISAC Categories:
- Business & Economics | Mentoring & Coaching
- Business & Economics | Business Etiquette
- Psychology | Positive Psychology

About the Author
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 far-flung places such as Greenland, India, and Kenya. He has published more than 70 academic papers and has a citation count in excess of 20,000. Robert is an International Coaching Federation certified coach and a Gallup certified strengths coach, and he trains coaches at his company, Positive Acorn.