Release of 'RADICAL LISTENING: The Complete Guide to Listening', Taught by Authorities in Positive Psychology and Coaching

Discover 21, Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Naomi Taniguchi) published "Radical Listening" (by Christian van Nieuwerburgh and Robert Biswas-Diener, translated by Tomoko Hoshino) on April 24, 2026. This book reveals the "complete techniques of listening" uncovered by positive psychology and coaching. ■ "Radical Listening," the latest technique updating conventional "listening" Are you satisfied with just mundane techniques like "making eye contact" and "repeating the other person's words"? What this book advocates is "Radical Listening," a listening technique that goes one step further based on those foundations. It reveals the "dynamic skills" for building true connections with others, going beyond the mere reception of information. ■ A unique framework approaching from "internal" and "external" perspectives Internal skills refer to the techniques of "noticing," "silencing," and "accepting" in order to quiet your inner voice and focus all your attention on the other person. External skills refer to the techniques of "acknowledging" and "questioning" that make the other person feel, "This person understands me." By combining these, the quality of any conversation will change dramatically. ■ Applicable to all interpersonal relationships, from 1-on-1s to cross-cultural communication It can be applied not only in 1-on-1s, subordinate development, coaching, and counseling, but also in cross-cultural communication and conversations at home. In today's increasingly polarized society, you can acquire a "lifelong skill" for building trust and enhancing psychological safety. ■ Recommended for the following people: - Managers and leaders involved in 1-on-1s and subordinate development - Professionals in the coaching and counseling industry - Those who want to improve communication within their organization - Those who want to create a workplace with high psychological safety ◎ Book Overview [Table of Contents] Message for the Publication of the Japanese Edition Part 1: What is Radical Listening? Chapter 1: The Benefits of Radical Listening Chapter 2: Listening with Intention Part 2: Internal Skills of Listening Chapter 3: Noticing Chapter 4: Silencing Chapter 5: Accepting Part 3: External Skills of Listening Chapter 6: Acknowledging Chapter 7: Questioning Chapter 8: Interrupting Part 4: The Context of Listening Chapter 9: Listening Across Cultures Chapter 10: Rich Soil for Radical Listening [Author Information] Christian van Nieuwerburgh An executive coach. While serving as Professor of Coaching and Positive Psychology at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), he is also active as a Principal Fellow at the Centre for Wellbeing Science, University of Melbourne, Australia. He provides consulting, training, and executive coaching worldwide. He regularly gives lectures in the US, UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, etc. Robert Biswas-Diener A wellbeing researcher. He has published over 75 academic papers so far. He gives lectures and workshops in 30 countries around the world, widely sharing his expertise. Known as a pioneer in positive psychology coaching, he is dedicated to training competent coaches with professional ethics. His book "Positive Provocation" (untranslated into Japanese) was nominated for the Thinkers50 Coaching and Mentoring Award. [Translator] Tomoko Hoshino Born in Aichi Prefecture. After working at a hospital and as an English instructor, she became involved in the translation business. [Book Information] Title: RADICAL LISTENING: The Complete Guide to "Listening" Release Date: April 24, 2026 Publisher: Discover 21 Format: Paperback (Softcover) / 328 pages ISBN: 978-4799332719 [Purchase this book here] Amazon https://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4799332716/d21_rs_pr-22 Rakuten Books https://hb.afl.rakuten.co.jp/hgc/34ae3b9f.60213531.34ae3ba0.3421f3bd/_RTLink78327?pc=http%3A%2F%2Fbooks.rakuten.co.jp%2Frdt%2Fitem%2F%3Fsid%3D213310%26sno%3DISBN%3A9784799332719&link_type=hybrid_url&ut=eyJwYWdlIjoidXJsIiwidHlwZSI6Imh5YnJpZF91cmwiLC