Haru Yamada
Sociolinguist and author of Kiku: The Japanese Art of Good Listening, writing and speaking about how people talk and listen across cultures and advocating expansive listening practices.
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Jun 12, 2025 • 28min
The Art of Listening
Michael Rosen chats with Haru Yamada, a sociolinguist and author of 'Kiku: The Japanese Art of Good Listening'. Haru shares insights on how listening varies across cultures, particularly in Japan, where empathetic listening is central. She emphasizes the importance of 'listening with 14 hearts' for deeper connections. The conversation touches on the significance of personal experiences and the nuanced roles of silence and vocal characteristics in communication. Haru believes we can all enhance our listening skills to strengthen relationships.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 28min
Ep. #300: Curiosity & Listening with the Energy of Fourteen Hearts, with Haru Yamada
Haru Yamada, a sociolinguist and author of "Kiku: The Japanese Art of Good Listening," shares her insights on listening with empathy. She explores the concept of listening through multiple channels, emphasizing the difference between hearing for information and listening for identity and context. Haru discusses the role of curiosity in listening, balancing predictability and surprise. She offers practical steps for entering someone's listening space, promoting deeper connections. Listen for a light-hearted analogy linking curiosity to breakdancing!
