Lead Change Blog

JULY 25, 2018

Active listening enables the coach to pick up not only what the leader is saying, but what she isn’t saying, as well as nonverbal cues. For example, results-oriented leaders often overlook the human side of change and the importance of building trust through interpersonal communication and relationships.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 24, 2018

Actively listening to staff feedback and then actioning those ideas and suggestions, where appropriate. Developing a shared focus on becoming a “learning organisation” and actively managing its cultural change. Those eight effective solutions were these: 1.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

David Grossman of The Grossman Group shared The Art of Active Listening. David writes, “The concept might seem simple, but active listening – that is, fully concentrating on what’s being said – takes work and practice. But it may not be their fault. ” You can find Wally on Twitter at @WallyBock.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 2, 2015

Communication skills deficits (particularly deficits in active listening skills and the ability to read body language, interpret social cues, and step into others’ shoes). Hereditary or environmentally-induced mental health issues (such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, etc.).

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 20, 2016

Leaders who listen well do so with active listening. So, while such leaders may appear strong on the outside, in reality, their fears and insecurities send a loud message that they don’t want anyone to disagree with their views. Unfortunately, if you’ve ever worked with this type of leader, it can be exhausting.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 28, 2015

Being classy simply means avoiding namecalling, snide remarks, inattention/non-active listening, and other behaviors that communicate lack of respect for another’s thoughts and beliefs. All the more reason to make it a priority.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 11, 2016

You actively listen to them with your head and heart because understanding their point of view is important. You know the values and beliefs that are important to you, and you practice them in your daily living in doses large and small. You’re there for others. You make the time to communicate and connect with others.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 17, 2021

The challenge is knowing which ones to listen to—to which should I pay attention or seek out? Everyone who wants to be successful listens to their target audience. Strong leaders are surrounded by a plethora of voices. Voices matter! Here are a few that will compete for your attention: The Client’s Voice. What do they want?

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2015

Actively listens and answers questions. Has a clear vision of how people’s work meets the leader’s expectations. Provides timely, clear, constructive feedback. Expresses appreciation and gives credit where credit is due. Treats others with respect and kindness. Consistently fair in their treatment of others.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

This is how most of us visualize successful coaching, as people engaging in active listening and relationship building. LEVEL III: GLOBAL LISTENING. “…. Listen as though you and the client were at the center of the universe …” (p. We usually think this is successful coaching and leadership ….

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

This requires active listening, partnership, and quick thinking. Set pieces can fall from the sky! No matter what happens, the show must go on. And for this to be possible, everyone must be present in the moment, ready for anything. It requires improvisation. There are many rules, but one stands above the rest as critically important.

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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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