Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

GUEST POST from David Burkus Are you a good listener? You may think you’re a good listener—maybe someone even told you were a good listener. Or maybe not. As a leader, this is a very important question. So much of your ability to solve the problems your team is bringing to you depends upon your […]

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Of all the skills leaders need to be successful, active listening may be the most overlooked and underrated. Active listening has become even more vital during the global pandemic, as many organizations work in a remote environment. What is active listening? Intend to listen.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 26, 2025

This book will expertly guide you to move from being an active listener to becoming a radical listener. Radical listening is a profound practice that moves beyond simply hearing words to actively co-creating meaning. Most of us recognize the value of great listening. Third , radical listening is not passive.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Show them that every voice matters by actively listening and encouraging contributions. Prioritizing People in Meetings and Conversations : If you want a culture where people feel valued and heard, demonstrate this by giving people your full attention. Put away your phone.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Practicing Active Listening: Listening actively is another hallmark of great leadership. A great leader truly listens to their team, seeks out diverse perspectives, and encourages open dialogue. They articulate a compelling vision and rally their team around it, igniting passion and enthusiasm.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

One key strategy to achieve this is through active communication and active listening. Active communication involves expressing ideas and thoughts clearly and actively engaging with the coach to understand their perspectives better. When leaders actively listen, they respect and value the coach’s expertise.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Enhancing EI involves active listening, seeking feedback, and self-reflection. By developing EI, leaders can better manage their emotions and empathize with others, helping them navigate stressful situations more effectively. Overcoming leadership fears requires innovative and personalized approaches.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 28, 2023

Be able to express your thoughts and ideas effectively, actively listen to others, and engage in meaningful conversations. to encourage active listening and participation with your audience. Also, step out of your circle of friends and meet new and interesting people. Develop strong communication skills.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Instead of jumping right to problem solving, a better approach is to use active listening skills to deal with the emotions first. Active listening means paraphrasing, asking questions, and seeking to understand both what the person is saying (the substance) and how they are feeling (the emotion).

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Actively Listen Without Judgment Many leaders ask for feedback but fail to truly listen. Practice active listening—set aside distractions and stay open-minded. When employees know they won’t face retribution, they feel safe to share their genuine thoughts.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

One of my favorite parts of the book is the section on active listening. You can become a better active listener when you do the following according to the authors: Be present; Be Centered. Use your active listening to decipher where a person is coming from and why. Commitment wanes and morale suffers.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 20, 2022

Active listening means being curious and generous to make edits to your draft. Whatever story you write can affect how you listen to people. 15:36 Listening to others as if they are wise.

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Terry Starbucker

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

That’s where the leader comes in behind the scenes, making themselves available to their team when the chips are down, letting the steam come off honestly through active listening, and then offering quiet and steady encouragement.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Take Action: Practice active listening. This includes verbal communication and non-verbal cues like body language and attire. Work on clarity, brevity, and the compelling ability to articulate your vision. Remember, it's not just what you say but how you say it.

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Lead from Within

MAY 6, 2024

Failing to Listen Actively: Listening is an integral part of effective communication, yet many leaders struggle with active listening. Research by the International Journal of Listening highlights that active listening enhances rapport, comprehension, and problem-solving.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

One key aspect of effective communication is active listening. Active listening involves hearing what others are saying and understanding their perspective, emotions, and underlying motivations. By actively listening to their team members, leaders can create an environment where everyone feels heard and valued.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 3, 2024

We’ll explore various types of listening that are essential for better communication. Types of Listening You Need to Know: Active Listening: Active listening involves fully focusing on the speaker, not just hearing their words but also understanding their emotions and intentions.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Encourage leaders to practice active listening and demonstrate that every voice matters. Create channels where employees feel comfortable sharing their ideas, feedback, and concerns. Regularly update your team on company goals, changes, and achievements.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

If you are given the code words of what others desire, then active listening becomes more automatic than what most experience in daily conversations. The same is true with all of the code words above. Each of us has a desired expectation, but very rarely do we share it with others. Code words are, in essence, packed expectations.

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Leading Blog

MAY 15, 2023

Bring empathy to the table Be sure to practice active listening. Give respect Respect and trust are closely connected. Always treat people with dignity and respect if you expect the same. Doing so builds trust. Seek to truly understand the position and needs of the other party. This will lower their defenses and increase their trust.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 5, 2021

Of course, one of the best ways to ensure your voice is heard is to actively listen to the ideas of others. What are the most important actions needed to try this? How would we start? Respond with Regard.

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Leading Blog

MAY 3, 2021

Decoding : occurs when the receiver actively listens to a message to ensure accurate transmission and interpretation. Channel : how you deliver your message (i.e., verbally through a meeting, phone calls, video conferencing, written, emails, memo,s text, and social media).

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

One aspect of developing effective communication skills with your coach is understanding the importance of active listening. Most leaders tend to focus on speaking and getting their ideas across, often neglecting the power of truly listening to others.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 16, 2024

Embrace the different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of your team members, and actively seek their input. Active Listening to Understand: Active listening is a crucial skill for leaders to develop. By valuing diversity, you promote a culture of respect and understanding.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 27, 2011

While it would be easy to include discussions on focus, clarity, consistency, active listening, brevity, picking your battles and a number of the other traits possessed by good communicators, this piece is about vocabulary.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Similar to number three where you reflect their emotion, this is a check for understanding to show that you’re actively listening, interested in, and truly understand the other person’s point of view. What I’m hearing you say is _. Am I interpreting that correctly?

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

They don’t just say “thank you”; they show it by actively listening, giving credit, and encouraging others to grow. It’s about seeing what others bring to the table, even when it’s different from what we might expect. The best leaders create an environment where everyone feels valued.

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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 8, 2023

This could be a new software feature, an industry update, or even a soft skill like active listening. Prioritize Learning: Spend 1% of your day (roughly 10 minutes) learning something new related to your job. This way, you incorporate a culture of continuous improvement within your workflow.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2014

We need to consistently respond with an inquisitive mind , actively listening to our employees to learn from their experiences so that we can encourage them to share their creativity and insights. This is especially true when you are dealing with mistakes and failures.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Deeply, empathically, and actively listening to what employees say—and don’t say—enables inclusive leaders to expand their perspectives, thus entertaining diversity of thought, opinion, and experience. Employees perceive reality through their own filters, values, and biases. They care.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 2, 2023

Here are six effective ways leaders can emotionally connect with their team: Show genuine interest: The most effective leaders show genuine interest in their team members by actively listening and engaging with them. This helps to create a strong sense of emotional connection.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Practice Active Listening: Be present and engaged during conversations. Demonstrating active listening affirms that you value their input and understand their perspectives. A positive collaborative environment makes everyone feel included and important.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 17, 2024

Active Listening: Active listening involves giving your full attention to the speaker, showing empathy, and understanding their perspective. As a manager, it’s crucial to practice active listening to better comprehend your team’s needs, address concerns, and resolve conflicts.

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QAspire

JUNE 3, 2024

Norman provides actionable strategies and insights to build an inclusive culture through foundations of continuous learning, active listening, authentic communication, and creating psychologically safe environment for people to thrive. The book is a compelling guide for leaders to foster a more inclusive workplace.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 12, 2017

Asking questions that really matter + actively listening to the answer + critically reviewing what’s been shared = a good life practice. “Leaders should encourage people to ask more questions, based on the goals they’re trying to achieve, instead of having them rush to deliver answers.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 5, 2024

Active Listening: Trust is consistently forged through listening. Great leaders don’t just hear what their team members say; they actively listen, empathize, and take action based on the feedback and concerns they receive.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 22, 2021

Use active listening and paraphrase their key points. Effective communication is always important, but even more important when dealing with difficult people—some general points to keep in mind. . Be prepared—have a goal and plan. Be specific. Stick to the facts. . Ask questions to understand their point of view. .

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