Seven exercises to listen in an effective way | Alessandro Lucchini | TEDxTrento

"If the gods gave us two ears and one mouth," said a philosopher, "there will be a reason." Yet we study talking, writing, telephoning. And we take it for granted that to listen to it just to stay there. Instead, listening is challenging. It's just like flying: you have to prepare yourself, lift, focus, move around. You need the will to change.
Words workman. Born in Milan in 1959, linguist, researcher and communication coach. He has worked in journalism and advertising for years, has written books on language use, holds courses for companies and institutions, with a specialization in the medical field. He teaches at IULM in Milan and at the 'Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna' in Pisa. He loves people, democracy, strain, karate, singing, going to the mountains.
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