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Time to think - Nancy Kline

Let's unravel the essence of Nancy Kline's "Time to Think". Ever felt the need for a space to just... think? Kline suggests it's more crucial than we've ever realised. Taking the time to think can lead to deeper insights and greater clarity in all aspects

Rina
Sep 10, 2023
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Hey, fellow readers! 

Let's unravel the essence of Nancy Kline's "Time to Think". Ever felt the need for a space to just... think? Kline suggests it's more crucial than we've ever realised. Taking the time to think can lead to deeper insights and greater clarity in all aspects of our lives.

The Magic of Deep Listening

Imagine a world where listening transcends mere sound waves hitting our eardrums. At the heart of "Time to Think" is the belief that the quality of our attention determines the quality of other people's thinking. But here's the catch: genuine listening goes beyond passive hearing.

Kline paints a landscape where attentive listening becomes the cornerstone of meaningful conversations and transformative decisions. Remember the time when a friend listened—I mean, really listened—to you? The clarity and calm that ensued, Kline argues, are the powers we can harness daily.

The thinking environment

Kline’s "Thinking Environment" is an intriguing framework. The premise? Everything we d…

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