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Poor Listener Syndrome (PLS): 7 Causes and Cures

Great Leadership By Dan

Listening demonstrates respect, concern, an openness to new ideas, empathy, compassion, curiosity, trust, loyalty, and receptivity to feedback – all considered to be qualities of an effective leader. Listening is one of the most consistently lowest rated behaviors in 360 degree feedback assessments for managers.

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Leadership and Self Awareness

Mark Sanborn

By honing this skill, we can adjust our communication style, build rapport, and inspire loyalty and collaboration within our teams. Assessments and Tools: Utilize various self-assessment tools, such as personality assessments or 360-degree feedback, to gain objective insights into your strengths, weaknesses, and leadership style.

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Why Managers Don’t Listen (Poor Listener Syndrome): and the Cures!

Great Leadership By Dan

Listening demonstrates respect, concern, an openness to new ideas, empathy, compassion, curiosity, trust, loyalty, and receptivity to feedback – all considered to be qualities of an effective leader. Listening is one of the most consistently lowest rated behaviors in 360 degree feedback assessments for managers.

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Strategies to Create a Positive Working Environment

HR Digest

Providing training on giving and receiving constructive feedback to enhance communication and growth. Implementing formal feedback mechanisms, such as performance evaluations or 360-degree feedback processes. Recognizing and celebrating the impact of feedback on personal and professional development.

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Leadership actions that are not an option for leaders.

Strategy Driven

One of the tragedies of leadership is that the (overrated) 360-degree feedback process, usually only goes 180 degrees. The challenge for you, whether you’re a leader or a team member, is to study these qualities, and talk about them openly. Great leaders don’t just lead by example – they set the standard.

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CEOs Need to Get Serious About Sales

Harvard Business Review

For example, use regression analyses of performance and 360-degree feedback data to determine training priorities. Simplified and standardized processes to respond to RFPs, for example, speed up responsiveness, put the most compelling offer in front of customers, and increase loyalty. Build a lean selling machine.

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