Lead Change Blog

APRIL 5, 2012

.” “Powerful listening as well as total presence have long been underestimated as central to a leader’s ability to affect change. It’s time to change this, to use active listening skills and insights to widen perspectives and remain [.].

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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

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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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 10, 2013

Learn to Listen. The average person really only listens about 25 percent of the time. Active listening requires our FULL attention - our eyes, ears and hearts must be invested in order to participate in a true conversation. Listed below are key skills for becoming an active listener. Assume positive intent.

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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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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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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

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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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

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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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 16, 2013

The goal of listening is to gain understanding, which means that the listener needs to not just hear noise and words coming out of a person’s mouth but understand exactly what the person is trying to communicate. This requires active listening and it is active because it takes work and isn’t natural for many of us.

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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

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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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

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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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

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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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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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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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Practice active listening: Active listening involves paying full attention to others and showing them that you value their opinions and ideas. Utilize the power of social proof: Social proof is the idea that people are more likely to do something if they see others doing it.

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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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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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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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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

There are habits that great leaders do to be great communicators: Active listening: Great leaders are active listeners. They listen to their team members and stakeholders with an open mind, and actively seek out their opinions and feedback.

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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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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 from Within

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Practice active listening: Paying close attention to what others are saying and actively listening to their perspectives can help you gain a better understanding of the wants and needs of your employees. Communication is not just about speaking, it’s about listening to learn and understand.

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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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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Practice active listening: As a leader, it’s important to show that you are actively listening by making eye contact, nodding, and repeating back what the other person has said. Interrupting can come across as dismissive or disrespectful and can make the conversation more difficult.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Jon explains: “ 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. Find Jon on Twitter at @jonlokhorst.

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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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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 26, 2019

Considering the common listening behavior answers I receive (wide open eyes, maintain eye contact, lean forward, and nodding heads), can you demonstrate those behaviors without actually listening? Bottom Line: Active listening accelerates communication and understanding. Of course you can, and many often do.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Additionally, active listening and empathy are vital in understanding the needs and concerns of faculty, staff, and students, creating an inclusive and supportive environment. Strong communication skills are essential for fostering collaboration, building strong stakeholder relationships, and effectively conveying ideas and goals.

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 28, 2024

These programs should focus on: Soft Skills Training: Equip new managers with essential soft skills such as emotional intelligence, active listening, effective communication, and conflict resolution. Mentorship and Coaching: Pair new managers with experienced mentors or coaches who provide guidance, support, and feedback.

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