“Do You Understand What I'm Saying?”
A Learning Book for those who Want to Improve Their Communication at Home and at Work.
Written by Steen Elgaard
A Practical Tool for Creating the Framework for a more Open Culture
“Do you understand what I’m saying” is a learning handbook written by Steen Elgaard, offering a collection of authentic anecdotes from his own life.
This handbook is not a typical textbook filled with dry facts and theories, but a living narrative where each story reflects deeply felt experiences and insights into the complex world of communication.
What Can You Expect from the Book?
Each story in the book is drawn from Steen’s own experiences. Through his personal accounts, you get a unique insight into how communication unfolds in real life – with all its beauty, challenges, and surprises.
The book serves as a handbook filled with good stories that not only inspire but also provide deeper insight into the many nuances and complexities of communication. By returning to central themes and repeating certain points, the book ensures that important learning elements are reinforced and become easier to apply in practice.
Steen uses language that stands out from a typical textbook. The stories are written in a lively and direct way, and the central messages are repeated – not to be superficial, but to anchor the understanding and practical value of the shared experiences.
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What Readers Say about the Book
If you want to understand the mistakes you've made in the past and why you've succeeded other times, you should read the book: “Do you understand what I'm saying”. If you want to be understood by your employees, colleagues, family, and friends, I highly recommend finding inspiration in Steen Elgaard's book. I've clearly gained an eye-opener on why I've had less success in my communication in the past, and learned and understood which tools I personally benefit from using in my daily work.
In the book “Do you understand what I'm saying”, we find plenty of practical advice, quotes, and stories that resonate, provoke laughter, and invite reflection. It makes us think about how we communicate – not only with others but also with ourselves – as our choice of words and thoughts directly impact our self-perception and mood. Oh yes, and then there's how we stand, walk, and look – we say so much with our body language that an entire book could be written on that topic alone. The book's current angles and nuances guide us to use language more thoughtfully. It teaches us that we can make a big difference with small adjustments – one word at a time. Enjoy reading!
"Do you understand what I'm saying" addresses management methods in a practical way with concrete experiences. Furthermore, Steen is very open and honest about how his private relationships have influenced his understanding of people, himself, and the leadership style he has worked with in his career, and how it can be used with employees, etc. The book is a good eye-opener for difficult and complicated management issues, but also provides good laughs along the way when self-reflecting. A clear recommendation from here.