We Need to Talk

How to Have Conversations That Matter

Celeste Headlee

The book provides practical advice on improving communication skills, emphasizing the importance of active listening, keeping an open mind, and engaging in meaningful conversations. It offers strategies to navigate difficult discussions, build connections, and avoid common pitfalls that hinder effective dialogue.

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Do Nothing

How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving

Celeste Headlee

The book challenges the culture of constant busyness and productivity, advocating for a more balanced approach to work and life. It provides insights and strategies for prioritizing rest, cultivating leisure, and finding fulfillment beyond the relentless pursuit of work-related achievements.

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Speaking of Race

Why Everybody Needs to Talk About Racism—and How to Do It

Celeste Headlee

The book provides guidance on how to engage in meaningful and constructive conversations about race and racism, drawing on historical context, personal stories, and research. It offers practical advice for overcoming discomfort and fear to foster open dialogue that can lead to understanding and societal change.

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