Say What They Can't Unhear by Tamsen Webster Summary
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In "Say What They Can't Unhear," Thinkers50 honoree Tamsen Webster reveals nine principles that transform resistance into receptivity. Named a must-read by change management leaders, this guide shows why aligning with people's identities - not just their logic - creates the lasting change others can't ignore.
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Why Some Messages Echo Forever
Picture a community meeting about school funding spiraling into chaos-accusations flying, tempers flaring, political battle lines drawn. Then a veteran teacher stands up. She doesn't defend the proposal or attack opponents. Instead, she asks a simple question: "Don't we all want quality education and equal opportunities for our kids?" The room goes silent. That shift, from hostile division to shared values, illustrates what happens when a message resonates so deeply it becomes impossible to unhear. This is the transformative power Tamsen Webster unlocks-not through manipulation or clever wordplay, but by understanding the hidden architecture of human decision-making. Drawing from her unique background directing theater, leading marketing at Harvard Medical School, and executive producing TEDx Cambridge, Webster reveals why some ideas stick while others evaporate. Her approach has helped organizations raise millions and shift entrenched perceptions, all by respecting one fundamental truth: lasting change happens when your message aligns with what people already want and believe.
Why Reaction Matters More Than Action
The Hidden Stories Driving Every Decision
The Deep Beliefs That Shape Reality
The Art of Exchanging Rather Than Challenging Beliefs
Making Change Feel Natural, Not Painful
The Message That Resonates Forever
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
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"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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