{"product_id":"9781681920658","title":"Tuned In: The Power of Pressing Pause and Listening","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Did you say something?”\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe’ve all been there: that moment when we realize we weren’t listening. Fortunately, listening is a skill we can all acquire with practice, one that has the power to transform our personal and professional relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes the siren call of your Facebook feed tend to drown out the people around you? Do you struggle to make time for face-to-face conversation or prayer because of the constant distractions of technology? Do you really hear what the people around you are trying to say when they speak to you?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eTuned In: The Power of Pressing Pause and Listening\u003c\/strong\u003e, relationship experts Art and Laraine Bennett offer advice, techniques, and practical suggestions for shutting out the distractions and becoming a better listener. Using real life situations woven throughout with scriptural reflections, the Bennetts offer profound and practical advice for improving your relationships through the art of listening. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArt Bennett is currently the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia. He was also the co-founder and director of the Alpha Omega Clinics in Maryland and Virginia (2002-2010). He has more than thirty years’ experience in the mental health field and is a frequent speaker on marriage and family issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaraine Bennett has a master’s degree in philosophy and is the Communications Manager for the National Council of Catholic Women.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTogether, the Bennetts co-authored three popular books on temperament (\u003ci\u003eThe Temperament God Gave You\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Temperament God Gave Your Spouse\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eTemperament God Gave Your Kids\u003c\/i\u003e) in addition to their book \u003ci\u003eThe Emotions God Gave You\u003c\/i\u003e. Laraine wrote \u003ci\u003eA Year of Grace: 365 Reflections for Caregivers\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArt and Laraine have been married for forty years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Our Sunday Visitor, Publishing Division","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47174018597104,"sku":"9781681920658","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781681920658_p0.jpg?v=1763694686","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781681920658","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}