What We Say Matters: Summary Review
This is a summary review of What We Say Matters containing key details about the book.
What is What We Say Matters About?
"What We Say Matters" explores the impact of language on our thoughts, emotions, and behavior, and offers guidance for using words effectively to achieve positive outcomes in life and work.
In What We Say Matters, the authors describe their personal journey through NVC, and detail how speech becomes a spiritual practice when you give and receive with compassion all the time--at home, at work, and in the world. They introduce the basics of NVC with clear explanations, personal examples, exercises, and resources.
Summary Points & Takeaways from What We Say Matters
Some key summary points and takeaways from the book includes:
* The author provides an overview of the role of language in shaping our experiences and relationships, and explains how our words can have a profound impact on ourselves and others.
* Lasater covers the importance of mindful communication, and provides tips and techniques for speaking in a way that is supportive, compassionate, and respectful.
* The book provides an exploration of the various types of language, including positive, negative, and neutral, and offers strategies for using each type in a productive and effective manner.
* Lasater also explores the role of self-talk in shaping our thoughts and emotions, and provides tips for developing a positive and supportive inner dialogue.
* "What We Say Matters" covers the importance of nonverbal communication, including body language and tone of voice, and offers strategies for using nonverbal cues to enhance the impact of our words.
* The author also provides advice on handling difficult conversations and managing conflict, and offers techniques for speaking with empathy and understanding.
* The book concludes by emphasizing the power of our words to shape our lives and the lives of others, and provides a roadmap for using language in a way that is mindful, empowering, and transformative.
Who is the author of What We Say Matters?
Ike Lasater is a cofounder of Words That Work, a consulting and training firm that helps organisations achieve results through better communication and collaboration, and a cofounder of Yoga Journal magazine.
Judith Lasater is an American yoga teacher and writer in the San Francisco Bay Area, recognized as one of the leading teachers in the country.
Book Details
- Print length: 192 pages
- Genre: Nonfiction, Communication, Psychology
What is a good quote from What We Say Matters?
Top Quote: “Another way to listen in a new way to your inner voice is to hear whatever anyone says to you as a request. Specifically, translate everything anyone says to you as either a “please” or a “thank you.” - What We Say Matters Quotes, Judith Hanson Lasater, Ike K. Lasater
What do critics say?
Here's what one of the prominent reviewers had to say about the book: “This book provides a friendly road map for those seeking to improve their conversations and deepen relationships. Judith and Ike have given us an inspiring and practical guide to creating a better world together.” — Oren Jay Sofer, author of Say What You Mean
* The editor of this summary review made every effort to maintain information accuracy, including any published quotes, chapters, or takeaways. If you're interested in furthering your personal development, I invite you to check out my list of favorite personal development books page. On this page, you'll find a curated list of books that have personally impacted my life, each with a summary and key lessons.
Chief Editor
Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.
