Listening connects us to others and the world around us. Learn how to harness its power in this
life-changing new book. Drawing on the Japanese concept of 'kiku' sociolinguist and
listening expert Haru Yamada shares a transformational guide to becoming better listeners in
our daily life. Kiku is a particular type of listening that goes beyond the superficial. It is
a deep listening that brings us together. Kiku offers a brand-new insight into the art of
listening and an informative roadmap to help you to listen with intention and meaning in your
daily interactions. Once you understand how hearing and listening work you'll start noticing
your own. You will gain a deeper understanding of the world. You'll read rooms better because
you'll be reading more deeply between the lines of the people around you. Kiku is an essential
guide to unlocking the power of listening in your relationships at work and at home and in
the wider world around you.
