13 minutes

Lately, Pierre's been obsessed with the title of our podcast, Learning Conversation - see prior Reflection podcasts. He is enjoying learning about learning through conversation, and improving conversational skills. Wait, what? Listening is involved? Who knew?

On that note, Maureen tells Pierre about a book she used with her students to teach the skill and importance of listening. The book emphasizes listening's role in creating authentic relationships.

It's called Ragged Edge of Silence: Finding Peace in a Noisy World by John Francis. It's the latest MindBody Resource that we want listeners to know about!

Here are a few gems from the book:

-In the context of solving problems, not speaking precludes argument

-From a place of silence new understandings emerge

-Inability to listen suppresses opportunities to learn.

The book is based on John Francis' experiment in not speaking for 17 years!

Join us to explore John Francis unique experiment in listening. 17 years my friends, 17 years!

Enjoy.