Listen Like You Mean It
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Listen Like You Mean It

Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection


Listen with Care

by David Meyer

User researcher Ximena Vengoechea provides detailed, emotionally aware guidance for anyone seeking more connected, fruitful and productive conversations.

Ximena Vengoechea, a user researcher for Silicon Valley’s top firms, cites the importance of “empathetic listening.” She offers a toolkit of practical advice, personal insights and helpful exercises to enable you to build rapport, connect more deeply and avoid interaction pitfalls in conversation.

Empathy, Humility and Curiosity

According to Vengoechea, you can avoid conversational misunderstandings by changing how you listen.


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    R. B. 8 months ago
    Would have appreciated a comment that all this only works with neurotypical persons. From a DEI perpsecitve it is important to understand this difference.