Listening is one of the most overlooked yet vital skills for effective leadership. While many leaders consider themselves good listeners, the reality is often different. True listening requires deliberate effort and focus—it’s not just hearing words; it’s fully understanding the meaning, intent, and emotions behind them. If you’re a mid- or senior-level leader, the stakes […]
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Some people just know how to read a room. They have this seemingly uncanny ability to perceive and understand the emotions, attitudes, and dynamics of a group of people in a given setting — and tailor their communications and behaviors in real time to make the most of the moment. Guess what? Those who do
How many people do you know who claim to be good listeners but, in reality, aren’t? True, and active, listening demands effort — and there are a lot of obstacles. Distractions, our attitudes towards the speaker or topic, and even our physical state (e.g., hunger or fatigue) can all interfere. But the biggest problem is
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What’s the most underused leadership tool? I argue it’s listening. We are bombarded with messages every day from brands, employers, colleagues, clients, friends, and family members. With so much coming our way through our screens, it’s understandable that we begin to tune out the noise—anything that we don’t deem worthy of our attention. Yet attention
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Email, Slack, Teams, text messages… we communicate with words a lot. Words matter. They do. And so does body language, tone, and context. Leadership isn’t only about the words we choose. It’s about listening actively, and understanding your team’s perspectives, concerns, and ideas. Making people feel that they, and the work they do, matters requires
