Raising the level of your leadership

I’m All Ears!

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I’m All Ears!

Great leaders are always great listeners!

“…listening is probably our greatest opportunity to give attention to others on a daily basis and convey how much we value them.” -James C. Hunter

There are four reasons why listening is so important.

First, listening shows respect. When eye-to-eye with no distractions, it is one of the best gifts you can give to a team member, or your spouse. (Put your cell phone down and turn away from your computer screen.)

Second, listening reveals humility. Especially in the work environment, it lets your team know you don’t think you have all the answers.

Third, listening promotes involvement. Giving everyone a voice gets more ideas on the table—some may be the breakthrough ideas you need.

Finally, listening is smart. After all, you might learn something you really need to know.

Of course, I’m talking about genuine listening, not just letting people talk to make a show of it.

Need to raise the level of your leadership? (For all of us the answer is “yes.”) Become a great listener.

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© Copyright 2020 by Dick Wells, The Hard Lessons Company

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