What I'm Reading Wednesday : "How to Know a Person" by David Brooks

I wasn't sure what to expect when I used my Audible credit for this one.

It was recommended to me by Danielle Kayal , SPHR, ACC to read as part of our Emerge Leadership Book Circle, and although it wasn't chosen, I still was intrigued.

It reminded me of Brené Brown's saying, "People are hard to hate close up. MOVE IN." (from her book Braving the Wilderness)

In our polarized world, I wonder how much we spend judging people from afar, as opposed to getting closer to them, and truly knowing them.

I know I do my fair share of judging others without truly KNOWING them.

In the book, Brook's takes us through a journey into illuminators and diminishers, what it means to truly accompany someone, how to practice empathy, the challenge of supporting a dear friend with depression, and so much more.
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I am almost done, but will go back and READ it again, rather than simply listen to it.

If you are a leader looking to really KNOW your team, a son/daughter wanting to know your parents before they pass, or merely a human who wants to see the humanity in all of us, I recommend taking the time to read or listen to this book.

Originally posted on LinkedIn with comments.

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