In this book, Daniel Kahneman takes readers on a tour of the mind, explaining how the two systems of thought shape our judgments and decisions. System 1 is fast, automatic, and emotional, while System 2 is slower, effortful, and logical. Kahneman discusses the impact of cognitive biases, the difficulties of predicting future happiness, and the effects of overconfidence on corporate strategies. He offers practical insights into how to guard against mental glitches and how to benefit from slow thinking in both personal and business life. The book also explores the distinction between the 'experiencing self' and the 'remembering self' and their roles in our perception of happiness.
In this book, Carl Rogers presents his theory of psychotherapy, focusing on client-centered therapy. He argues that the therapeutic relationship is crucial for personal growth and healing. Rogers emphasizes the importance of unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness in the therapeutic process. The book explores how individuals can become fully functioning by accepting their feelings, thoughts, and emotions, and by living in the present moment. It also discusses the concept of 'becoming a person' as a continuous process of self-discovery and growth[3][5][4].
In 'The Examined Life', Stephen Grosz shares a series of poignant and insightful essays based on his experiences as a psychoanalyst. The book explores how people lose and find themselves through their struggles and transformations, offering a compassionate and intelligent perspective on human psychology. It has been praised for its clarity and depth, drawing comparisons to Chekhov and Oliver Sacks.
Emily Kasriel reveals how to build powerful connections with anyone through her eight-step listening process.
— YOU’LL LEARN —
1) Why every professional needs to master listening
2) A demo of the listening approach
3) How one question leads to deeper conversations
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— ABOUT EMILY —
Emily Kasriel has had a distinguished career at the BBC for over two decades including roles as an award-winning journalist, editor and media executive. She developed the Deep Listening approach as a Senior Visiting Research Fellow at King’s College Policy Institute in London, drawing on her experience as an accredited executive coach and workplace mediator. Previously, she’s been a Visiting Fellow at Said Business School at Oxford University, and a Senior Advisor to the Skoll Foundation. An MA graduate of the University of Oxford and Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs (as a Rotary International Fellow), she lives in London. An academic paper demonstrating the impact of Kasriel’s Deep Listening approach has just been published (Feb 2025) by the Journal of Applied Social Psychology.
• Book: Deep Listening: Transform Your Relationships with Family, Friends, and Foes―Transformational Communication, Listening, and Empathy Through an 8-Step Method
• Research: “Deep Listening Training to Bridge Divides: Fostering Attitudinal Change through Intimacy and Self-Insight” with F. K. Tia Moin, Guy Itzchakov, and Netta Weinstein
• LinkedIn: Emily Kasriel
• Website: EmilyKasriel.com
— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —
• Research: “Silence is golden: Extended silence, deliberative mindset, and value creation in negotiation.” by Jared Curhan, et al.
• Book: On Becoming A Person: A Therapist's View on Psychotherapy, Humanistic Psychology, and the Path to Personal Growth by Carl Rogers
• Book: The Examined Life: How We Lose and Find Ourselves by Stephen Grosz
• Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
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