How to Listen with Intention is a guide to mastering one of the most powerful skills in any relationship: the ability to truly hear and understand others. In an era where everyone wants to be seen and valued, deep listening has become a superpower. Making someone feel genuinely heard builds trust, strengthens rapport, and opens the door to meaningful connections—whether with strangers or lifelong friends. Patrick King, internationally bestselling author and social skills coach, draws on scientific research, real-world experience, and his own coaching expertise to reveal the hidden layers of effective listening. Readers learn to recognize the subtle cues beneath words, understand different listening styles, and overcome the natural tendencies that make most of us poor listeners. The book also explores active and reflective listening techniques, emotional intelligence, empathy, and strategies for becoming a trusted source of comfort and understanding. More than a guide to conversation, How to Listen with Intention is a roadmap to building stronger relationships. It challenges readers to examine whether they are giving as much as they take, to identify unconscious habits that hinder connection, and to develop the skills necessary to create genuine emotional bonds. By easing others’ burdens and fostering openness, readers can strengthen their social circles and navigate conflict with insight and care. As the seventh installment in King’s How to Be More Likable and Charismatic series, How to Listen with Intention offers actionable advice for anyone seeking to deepen their communication, increase emotional intelligence, and forge authentic, lasting connections. This book is the foundation of true connection, teaching readers not only to speak effectively but, more importantly, to listen with purpose and attention.
