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Executive Coaching and Leading Change

Lead Change Blog

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. By reminding the leader of her vision and priorities, a coach keeps the leader focused on the big picture while she accomplishes smaller, tactical details. Encouragement.

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New Year’s Leadership Development Goals 2017 Edition

Great Leadership By Dan

I’ll learn to step back from the day-to-day tactical details of my business and focus on the “why”, not just the “what” and “how.” Be a better listener. I’ll use active listening, open-ended questions, body language, and eliminate distractions that get in the way of my ability to listen. Lead Change.