Kiku: The Japanese Art of Good Listening

“Combining expertise in the fíeld of linguistics with deep knowledge of Japanese language and culture, Haru Yamada shows that you’re already listening in many different ways. Understanding those differences, you can harness and hone the skills you have, to better connect with your own inner voice and the people you talk to.” —DEBORAH TANNEN, #1 New York Times bestselling author Drawing on the Japanese concept of “kiku,” sociolinguist and listening expert Dr. Haru Yamada shares a transformational guide to becoming better listeners in our daily life. Kiku (listening with fourteen hearts) is a particular type of listening that goes beyond the superficial. It is a deep listening that brings us together. Dr. Yamada guides you through refining your ability to listen with severa! different channels of listening including: • Informational Listening, • Credibility Listening, • Nonverbal Listening, • And several more listening channels that will allow you to connect more deeply with those around you. Once you understand how hearing and listening work, you’ll start noticing your own. You’ll gain a more nuanced understanding of the world and read rooms better as you read 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 spheres around you.