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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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 13, 2021

“We heard that the pandemic posed challenges in internal communication due to the alienation many employees experienced, and it prompted us to reevaluate the moral responsibility communications holds for keeping employees feeling connected to their teams,” the researchers say. Meeting the challenge.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

JUNE 26, 2023

Listen Without Judgment or Preconceived Notions Ask clarifying questions, listen without immediately responding and try repeating what you believe the person is trying to say. These active listening techniques help clarify matters. Provide Examples and Be Specific During your meeting, give examples and provide details.

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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. As John Kotter, author of Leading Change , suggests, short-term wins reveal progress made, boost morale, and build positive momentum.

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HR Digest

MAY 30, 2023

It will further hamper the progress of employees, decreasing performance, productivity and morale. Always try to actively listen to all the parties in question to help you understand how you can steer clear and manage workplace politics. Image Courtesy – Freepik.

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HR Digest

APRIL 13, 2024

The benefits of effective conflict resolution include: Building stronger relationships Achieving goals more effectively Enhancing commitment and loyalty Generating new insights and ideas Conflict resolution is a crucial skill in the workplace , as it helps minimize misunderstandings, enhance collaboration, and improve overall morale.

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Mike Cardus

MAY 28, 2023

Toxicity in the workplace affects employees’ well-being and morale and significantly impacts organizational effectiveness and profitability. In any work environment, toxic work cultures have become a pressing concern for organizations.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 14, 2021

However, depending on the team you have, such an achievement requires a range of skills and strategies including active listening, being able to tap into the intrinsic motivation of others, as well as being able to step back from a project and allow your employees the agency and responsibility they need to be able to succeed.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Leaders often set the tone for morale, motivation and commitment, all of which affect the stakeholders/customers and again in large part determine whether the business will succeed. Leadership skills help provide a vision for business projects/products/services and are necessary to help motivate employees to be their best.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Their active listening skills also hold great importance in this regard. Leaders with exceptional communication and listening skills may also find their place in executive search in various fields such as education, health, charity organizations, etc. and be respected by all. Being a leader is more challenging than it may seem.

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Experience to Lead

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Constructive critiques and affirmative recognition pave the way for heightened team morale and a company culture of continuous improvement. Your open communication style and active listening have created a work environment where everyone feels valued and heard. Your ability to uplift and motivate is truly commendable.”

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CO2

APRIL 2, 2020

Engage in active listening sessions with your employees to hear what they and their families are going through, and be empathetic to their concerns. That said, it is amazing what your company can do when you actively generate creative, innovative ideas to give your business a little push forward. Be even more compassionate.

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CO2

APRIL 2, 2020

Engage in active listening sessions with your employees to hear what they and their families are going through, and be empathetic to their concerns. That said, it is amazing what your company can do when you actively generate creative, innovative ideas to give your business a little push forward.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 28, 2015

By keeping it classy – This one can be difficult given the partisan nature of politics, the competitive nature of business, and the deeply personal nature of our religious and moral beliefs. All the more reason to make it a priority.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 11, 2016

You have a moral center and radiate positive energy and determination. You actively listen to them with your head and heart because understanding their point of view is important. You walk the talk for being good and doing well. You’ve chosen to be a role model for integrity, ethical behavior, authenticity, and transparency.

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Mike Cardus

MARCH 6, 2013

Turnover is killing your profitability and morale. There are multiple communication skills, the most valuable of which is active listening. Understanding and mastering a conversational model that builds the skill of active listening. Ask yourself; How much am I spending on bringing new people in and training them?;

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Mike Cardus

MAY 24, 2011

Situation: Currently there is an authoritarian style of management creating a decrease in morale, satisfaction with work and innovation amongst employees. Managerial communication & listening. Skills in active listening and communication to subordinates peers and supervisors. Coaching Peak Performance.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 13, 2016

Under the former leader, the company had lost $320 million the previous quarter, half its brands were losing market share, and the firm was struggling with morale problems. Practice active listening. Listen carefully and be present in conversations. The more socially intelligent Lafley was a breath of fresh air.

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HR Digest

MAY 8, 2023

Uses active listening skills to understand others’ perspectives. Maintains a consistent attendance record and has a positive impact on team morale. With effective performance review techniques, you’ll see improvements in employee morale and productivity, as well as a boost in your company’s bottom line.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

But in situations where we have great passion (or the moral high ground, as we would like to believe) we have difficulty being generous with those who disagree with us. Business Communications active listening business communications did you really say what i think i heard personal communications Sharon Drew Morgen strategydriven'

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Lead by Adventure

APRIL 17, 2014

Here are 2 short activities that you can use with your team to improve communication, understanding, and team morale. These communication activities can be part of a team meeting or used as a segment of leadership trainings. [ We would love to know your experience with these activities.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Listening is more than just processing words; it’s about understanding and validating emotions and intent. Active listening fosters respect, understanding, and better teamwork. Appreciation can boost morale and drive further excellence. Urge colleagues to open up more with: “And what else?”

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Lead from Within

JUNE 9, 2018

Be an active listener. When you listen, you learn. Leaders need the ability to really listen in order to understand. Celebrating achievements boosts morale and motivates others to give their best. Let your success make the noise. Encourage collaboration. Communication is vital. Become an advocate. Dress the part.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

They are active listeners, fluid thinkers, and know when to press-on and when to back-off. The moral of this story is leaders need to be honest, have a demonstrated track record of success, be excellent communicators, place an emphasis on serving those they lead, be fluid in approach, have laser focus, and a bias toward action.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 31, 2016

When people stop talking in the workplace, morale drops followed by productivity. All too often within society, conversations have become one-sided monologues with witnesses or even worse, people gathered together in one space while all looking at their devices.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 4, 2016

I’m not going into the moral issues of Right/Wrong here. The Problem: How Our Brains Listen. During this time of racial, class, political, gender, and education divide, of distrust and blame and victimhood, of killing and guns and violence, our inability to deeply hear each other is heartbreaking and costly.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 27, 2011

Often the best resolutions come from listening carefully to what the other person has to say. Being an active listener sends the message that you are genuinely concerned about him or her and the dispute. Put plain and simply, it’s the best way to get good information. Ask an open-ended question. Work toward SMART solutions.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Ask your employees questions (beyond employee surveys), actively listen to their answers, and take action based on what you hear. Although it seems like a small effort, resolving even minor annoyances can have a major impact on your employees’ morale. Make the day-to-day work experience as hassle-free as possible.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Anything in between ends up being a morale- and career-sapping morass. Active listening. For the first, introduce regular sit-down listening sessions (monthly is good, quarterly a minimum). This is the reality of the half-baked transition we are in when it comes to women in the workplace.

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