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Mentioned in 12 episodes
How to talk so kids will listen & listen so kids will talk
Book • 1980
This book by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish provides practical advice on how to communicate more effectively with children.
It covers topics such as acknowledging and addressing a child's feelings, engaging cooperation, resolving conflicts, and offering alternatives to punishments.
The authors emphasize the importance of empathy, providing clear information, and encouraging children to come up with their own solutions.
The book promotes a mindful, respectful, and compassionate approach to the parent-child relationship, helping parents to connect deeply with their children and foster greater mindfulness and communication.
It covers topics such as acknowledging and addressing a child's feelings, engaging cooperation, resolving conflicts, and offering alternatives to punishments.
The authors emphasize the importance of empathy, providing clear information, and encouraging children to come up with their own solutions.
The book promotes a mindful, respectful, and compassionate approach to the parent-child relationship, helping parents to connect deeply with their children and foster greater mindfulness and communication.
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Mentioned in 12 episodes
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as a book about listening.


Simon Sinek

483 snips
Purpose, Friendship, and Human Skills with Simon Sinek
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as a helpful parenting book focusing on communication.

Tamar Yehoshua

392 snips
Lessons in product leadership and AI strategy from Glean, Google, Amazon, and Slack | Tamar Yehoshua (Product at Glean, ex-Google and Slack)
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as the best book on product management he's read, highlighting its practical examples and clear communication.

Tal Raviv

313 snips
Becoming a super IC: Lessons from 12 years as a PM individual contributor | Tal Raviv (Product Lead at Riverside)
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during their discussion on parenting styles and the importance of setting boundaries.


Becky Kennedy


Adam Grant

193 snips
Bringing out the good in kids —and parents— with Becky Kennedy (Re-release)
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as a book about talking to children.


Dan Harris

81 snips
Gretchen Rubin on: How To Use Your Five Senses To Reduce Anxiety, Increase Creativity, and Improve Your Relationships
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as a helpful resource for improving communication with children.

Deb Liu

34 snips
How to Survive and Thrive as a Busy Working Parent | Deb Liu (CEO Ancestry)
Mentioned as the basis for Parent Gym techniques on how to talk so kids will listen.

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Vintage: How to talk so your teenager will listen, and teens wanting to sleep together. 148
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as a book about parenting that was influential to her.

Ann Pierce

How to Navigate Conflict and Respond Better to Emotions | Ann Pierce
Recommended by Deena Shakir as a helpful book on leadership, focusing on communication.

20VC: The Memo: Chris Sacca on Why We Are Breeding a Generation of Entitled Assholes, Harley Finkelstein on What Great Fatherhood Really Means, Deena Shakir on How Kids Make You a Better Investor and Anne Wojcicki on How Children Change Your Approach to R
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as a book about leadership that is not a business book but is very effective for leadership development.

Deena Shakir

20VC: Why You Should Think Twice Before Taking Multi-Stage Money at Seed, Why Venture Has Never Been Less Collaborative, How Becoming a Parent Made Me a Better Investor and Why We Should Be Optimistic About the Future of Diversity in Venture with Deena Sh
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as a book about communicating with children.


Guy Raz

Guy Raz ON: Safely Quitting Your Job & Building the Business of Your Dreams
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as a helpful resource for improving communication with children.


Jason Fladlien

This Secret Made Me Millions (The 4 Modes of Communication)
Mentioned as a resource for improving communication with children.

3106: My Single Greatest Achievement by Vitaliy Katsenelson of Contrarian Edge
Recommended by 

for its insights into effective communication.


Dr. Courtney Tolinski

Mental Health and Dev ft Dr. Courtney Tolinski - Depression, Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, Focus, Motivation, Burnout
Recommended by 

as a helpful resource for parents of young children.


Scott Tolinski

Potluck - Career Switch at 33 × Cover Letters × Kids × Learning Quickly × More!
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as helpful for parenting strategies.


Nick Loper

491: My Latest Online Business Experiments (Q1 2022 Progress Report)
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as a helpful resource for improving communication with children.

Jack Canfield

Stepping Into The Unknown: The Power of Embracing Change
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as a parenting book he read 20 years ago with some good points.


Rabbi Shais Taub

Rabbi Shais Taub: This Is Why Jewish Kids Rebel
Mentioned as a resource for improving communication and listening skills between parents and children.

529- How to Handle Disappointing Grades: Why It’s Happening, How to Help
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in comparison with "Managing Up", highlighting its applicability to workplace dynamics.

Elizabeth Lotardo

Elizabeth Lotardo on Leading Yourself: How to Find Purpose in Your Current Job