Abstract

One book, and you'll gain the essential skills of 100 books. The top 40 "Listening & Questioning Techniques" ranking!

Listening has the power to enrich your life. By simply being aware of the points that many authors emphasize as "important," you can make others feel more comfortable talking to you, and dramatically improve your relationships.

Over 290,000 copies sold in the series! Master the essence of 100 classic books in order of importance. Business owners, counselors, bosses, consultants, journalists...the absolute rules of being a "trustworthy person" that everyone acknowledges

- The "unconsciously negating way of listening" that people who think "I'm fine" tend to fall into
- Why the more successful a person is, the better their "listening skills"
- Practical ways to deal with things that don't go well and silence is scary
- Asking "why" too much will make you unpopular
- 4 points to become someone who "makes people feel comfortable speaking their minds"

1st place: Don't negate the other person's opinion
Stop starting a conversation with "but" / Opinions and thoughts are meaningful precisely because they differ from person to person

2nd place: Good at nodding is good at listening
5 types of nodding that should be used depending on the flow of the conversation

3rd place: Make "pauses" and "silence" your ally
Start talking about yourself too soon and you'll lose out

4th place: Keep your distance from the speaker's "anger"
To avoid getting caught up in the other person's emotions and becoming exhausted /The ability to listen is also the "ability to choose the words to listen"

...Below, we'll reveal all 40 "points" and "practical tips"!

Author’s Information

Yutaka Fujiyoshi is a writer, editor, author, and lecturer. He is also the CEO of Bundo Co., Ltd., a member of the editorial unit "Chloros," and a member of the Japan Film Pen Club. He worked at an editorial production company, editing and writing corporate PR magazines, general magazines, and books. After leaving the editorial production company, he served as editor-in-chief of two automotive magazines at a publishing company. He became a freelancer in 2001 and has been involved in the production of magazines and PR magazines, as well as planning, writing, and editing business books. He has interviewed over 2,000 people, including cultural figures, business leaders, and athletes. Since 2006, he has focused on assisting in the editing of business books, and has been involved in the writing of over 200 books. He also provides writing guidance to university students and working adults. His solo works include "Writing Ability is Your Strongest Weapon" (SB Creative) and "What Self-Employed and Freelance Business Owners and Freelancers Who Never Run Out of Work Do" (Nihon Jitsugyo Publishing).

Mariko Ogawa is a writer, editor, author, and lecturer. She is also the CEO of Bundo Co., Ltd., a member of "Chloros," and a member of the Japan Film Pen Club. She worked at an editorial production company, editing and writing magazines, corporate PR publications, and books. After that, she broadened her scope of work by working as a freelancer at an affiliate of a major advertising agency, where she was involved in creating content for corporate websites. She is currently involved in editing and writing business and practical books. She has interviewed countless people, including children, ordinary people, cultural figures, and business leaders. Her specialties include general lifestyle, health, and self-improvement. In recent years, she has also focused on writing courses and developing writers. Her solo work includes "How to Work as a Female Freelancer: Keep Work Flowing and Continue Working Without Overcommitting" (Nihon Jitsugyo Publishing).