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Speaking of Race
Book • 2021
Speaking of Race provides essential skills for improving communication.
Celeste Headlee emphasizes the importance of active listening, asking open-ended questions, and avoiding interrupting.
She critiques common conversational habits, such as multitasking and offering unsolicited advice, and encourages empathy and intellectual honesty.
The book draws on research in psychology and neuroscience to explain how conversations shape our relationships and our understanding of the world.
Headlee offers practical strategies for navigating difficult conversations, bridging divides, and fostering genuine connection.
Ultimately, Speaking of Race advocates for a more thoughtful and compassionate approach to communication.
Celeste Headlee emphasizes the importance of active listening, asking open-ended questions, and avoiding interrupting.
She critiques common conversational habits, such as multitasking and offering unsolicited advice, and encourages empathy and intellectual honesty.
The book draws on research in psychology and neuroscience to explain how conversations shape our relationships and our understanding of the world.
Headlee offers practical strategies for navigating difficult conversations, bridging divides, and fostering genuine connection.
Ultimately, Speaking of Race advocates for a more thoughtful and compassionate approach to communication.
