How to Listen: Discover the Hidden Key to Better Communication Author: Oscar Trimboli

How to Listen by Oscar Trimboli is an essential guide to one of the most underappreciated skills in communication: the art of truly listening. Named a finalist for a 2023 award in business and leadership writing, this book teaches readers how listening—when done well—can radically improve understanding, trust, and effectiveness across all areas of life.

Trimboli, acclaimed as a global authority on listening, argues that most communication fails not because of poor speaking, but because of shallow listening. With simple frameworks, compelling examples, and reflective exercises, he helps readers:

Detect hidden layers beneath spoken words

Create space for others to feel heard and valued

Navigate workplace conversations with empathy and insight

Break patterns of interruption, assumption, and distraction

Transform personal relationships through presence and attention

Endorsed by communication experts like Michael Bungay Stanier—author of The Coaching Habit—Trimboli’s work is praised for its clarity, compassion, and direct applicability. His approach empowers readers to tune into what’s unsaid, understand emotional subtext, and become more mindful in every interaction.

Visually, the cover's ripple graphic evokes the idea that intentional listening creates lasting waves of connection. The award emblem and expert quote reinforce the book’s authority and impact.

This book is ideal for managers, educators, counselors, parents, and anyone seeking deeper connections in an increasingly distracted world.