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Well Worth the Read, August 25, 2008
This review is from: Secrets of the People Whisperer: A Horse Whisperer's Techniques for Enhancing Communication and Building Relationships (Paperback)
Perry Wood's: Secrets of the People Whisperer - A Horse Whisperer's Techniques for Enhancing Communication and Building Relationships
By Bruce Ervin Wood
Perry Wood (no relation) won international acclaim as The Horse Whisperer, the person on whom the film of the same name was based. I didn't realize until browsing the book, that he is also an acclaimed leadership coach. The weaving of his insights into people and stories of horses made for an intriguing read. His description of fully present listening (shown below) impressed with its poetry and simple clarity, and may remind coaches of the power in that unique space.
"Holding the space means you listen to someone by being totally present; it means giving them your heart, love and full attention. This allows them all the room they need to express themselves. You stay in a peaceful state and create stillness around you and allow the other person to express whatever they wish to express, or say whatever they need to say. You don't analyze, judge or try to find solutions. When you hold the space you really do listen to the whole of them with the whole of you, which means you listen to their energy and essence, as well as to the words they use." (Page 52)
What follows are other quotes from the book:
* Highly successful people don't hang around judging or beating themselves up for failures; they just get on with it. The great achievers in life are often those who do the things that others say are impossible, and so doing, they dare to express themselves, their uniqueness and difference.
* People whisperers know that your body is one of the greater allies you can have. They are aware that your body is an integral and physical manifestation of who you are and that it constantly guides you toward the right course of action.
* Sometimes you simply don't have any sign that the love has been received, but if you know it was given in a way that they could receive, then your part in the process is done.
* Allow mistakes to be noticed, but not reprimanded.
* Inspiring people have a vision they believe in. Set an example of greatness and enthusiastic energy that helps people to see their own unrealized potential.
* Stepping into your personal power means learning to trust what you want comes to you.
* One definition of love means identifying others as part of yourself, and yourself as part of them.
Secrets of the People Whisperers - well worth the read, especially for leadership coaches.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
must read book!, December 12, 2011
This review is from: Secrets of the People Whisperer: A Horse Whisperer's Techniques for Enhancing Communication and Building Relationships (Paperback)
I'm currently reading this book and it makes me want to start from the beginning just to fully grasp, understand, and practice what i'm readying. This book really has helped me out personally and if you read this book openmindedly and with good intension it will help you out as well. I recomend this book to everyone regardless of how you feel. I followed this book and interestingly life has changed for me in different ways.
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