Listen to Me, Listen to You: A Practical Guide to Self-Awareness, Communication Skills and Conflict Management

by Anne Kotzman, Mandy Kotzman

Is caring for yourself a low priority? Do you ever feel that there might be more to life? Do you fly off the handle and regret it later? Is it hard to communicate with your spouse, children, or workmates? Do people often misunderstand you? Do you find it difficult to say 'no' without feeling guilty or rude? Is dealing with professionals an intimidating experience for you? Do you shy away from conflict, hoping it will just go away? If so, you're in good company. Many people find that low self-esteem, lack of self-awareness, or an inability to communicate well, especially in times of conflict, can significantly interfere with their quality of life. Listen to Me, Listen to You offers practical ideas and skills to help you appreciate yourself and others, and to promote more effective and rewarding communication. This new edition has been completely revised and expanded, adding two new sections – self-awareness and conflict management – to the original topics of self-esteem, listening and assertion skills.

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 8, 2007

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[Danijela Jerković · Rating 5 out of 5]

Notes and Thoughts on Listen to Me, Listen to You...

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
~Confucius


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“The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn’t being said.”
~Peter Drucker

[إِسـراءْ أَحمـَد · Rating 4 out of 5]

من الكتب المفيدة لمن يسعى إلى تحسين تواصله مع الآخرين.
يساعدك على فهم دوافع الطرف الآخر، ويمنحك طرقاً عملية للتعامل مع الخلاف بطريقة أكثر وعيًا وهدوءًا.
أسلوبه بسيط وقابل للتطبيق في الحياة اليومية، ويذكّرك بأن الاستماع الحقيقي ليس مجرد صمت، بل مشاركة وفتح مساحة لفهم الآخر.
وفي حال كنت انطوائي قليل المهارة في التعامل هو مهم جدا لجعلك تتفادى أن تسوء الأمور مع الصمت والتجنب .

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would have liked more to be said on the first chapter: Self-esteem. I thought it was too brief.

My favorite chapter was on self-assertion. I could relate much to what the author wrote regarding how not being assertive can create problems in ones life & the techniques she provided to be more assertive are quite practical & useful.

The reflective listening chapter was also helpful, especially in conveying how we can interpret what others say in the wrong way. The author makes suggestions on what we can say to clarify what others are trying to communicate. I think the techniques here are quite useful but seem to be more aimed at people working in counseling or psychological professions.