Many great books have been written about the importance of listening and relating. The books on this page is the literature that has inspired us in our development and leadership.
A great book on how to help others change their minds. Put shortly, it’s never about giving them the facts that you find useful, but always about creating a safe container and then really listening to them while they investigate their own process of reasoning.
Based on more than 25 years of experience, bestselling author and facilitator Ernest Holm Svendsen takes you on the most important journey of your life.
Thematically, Emerge covers a wide spectrum, from metamodernism and sensemaking to meditation, relational practices, and political reimagination. The conversations often weave together philosophy, psychology, and spirituality, offering fresh perspectives on how humans can navigate the uncertainties of the present and co-create more meaningful futures.
The Tao of Leadership is rewrites the Tao Te Ching as a guide for space holders and workshop facilitators and it works surprisingly well. The poetic language transmits something that is difficult to catch and opens for the deeper dimensions of what leadership is.
Its one of those books where what you read makes sense and where you kind of already know the points, but it still nice to get in touch with again. I particularly enjoyed the parts about the importance of listening skills and Diane’s reflections on identity and identification.