Lead Change Blog

JUNE 12, 2017

Will you spend the afternoon reading a book or playing? A good question can disrupt, inspire, show humility, and open closed doors. Asking questions that really matter + actively listening to the answer + critically reviewing what’s been shared = a good life practice. His mom asked him questions. Research done by O.C.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Active listening . How many active listeners do you know? For this reason, you can differentiate yourself from other candidates by mentioning that you can listen and make a respond in a good manner. . Be an open book when you answer your strengths and weaknesses to the interviewer. Self-sabotage .

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Brigette Hyacinth

JANUARY 25, 2021

However, it is a tough skill to master as it requires us to be more present, attentive, engaged, open and flexible. Good listening skills in this digital era, due to information overload and shortened attention span, is fast becoming an endangered species. Good leaders are active listeners. ” –Andy Stanley.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 5, 2019

They actively listen and provide regular feedback. I recommend a steady and balanced diet across numerous types of activities that are incorporated into your regular routine. Make sure you are contributing to a strong foundation of leadership by reading relevant business books and articles and listening to podcasts.

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Experience to Lead

MARCH 26, 2024

You can read as many books as you want, but the change has to happen from within. Just remember that it’s a two-way street: if the other person is not willing to be open, you can do whatever you want to do and emotional intelligence won’t get you any further with them. I also spend time doing things I love, like reading books.

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Career Advancement

JULY 19, 2021

Take classes, and read books and articles by leading experts. Here are a few ways to do that: Use open body language, make eye contact, and smile. Practice active listening. Leverage the resources they point you toward to continue learning. Find mentors who can encourage your growth and help guide your direction, too.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 6, 2020

Enter Greg Harley, former US ARMY Interrogator, Body Language Instructor, and author of 10 books on body language and behavior. Their newest book, Get People to Do What You Want: How to Use Body Language and Words for Maximum Effect , hits on some of the questions I always ask. “If A big focus of your book is also words.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 9, 2018

One of the most important skills for any manager is listening. 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 isn’t rocket science.

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Leading Blog

JULY 10, 2019

What might happen if we spent 20 – 25 percent of our coaching and managing time asking insightful, probing questions, and then listening? Practical experience has proven that active listening improves collaboration, deepens relationships, and boosts productivity. Bring them into brainstorming and problem-solving processes.

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HR Digest

JULY 21, 2023

” The concept gained widespread recognition in 1995 with the publication of Daniel Goleman’s book, “Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ.” To develop social skills, individuals should focus on active listening, clear communication, and building rapport with colleagues.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 3, 2008

You can improve your ability to lead effectively by learning the six skills for active listening. CCL's Michael Hoppe recently authored the guidebook Active Listening to make CCL's approach to active listening more explicit and available to a broad audience. Active listening requires an open mind.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

SPECIAL, In celebration of today’s launch of Julie’s new book with Bev Kaye, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go , a free copy will be mailed to three people. Tip #3: Prove that you’re listening. I’m not referring to the nodding, smiling, ‘uh huhs’ and ‘tell me mores’ you might have learned in active listening training.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

This requires active listening, partnership, and quick thinking. All it takes is keeping the lines of communication open. The game above was inspired by their book. Set pieces can fall from the sky! No matter what happens, the show must go on. It requires improvisation. Rule #1: Do not deny (or just say Yes!).

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 11, 2020

What activities energize us? In articles, books, or movies that we have found to be really thought provoking, is there a common theme? Actively listen. Mealtimes or while out for a walk present perfect opportunities to toss out an open-ended question that sparks conversation.

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 3, 2023

And, on BBC 5 Live's Wake up to Money programme (from 37:50; available until end of May), she stressed the importance of essential leadership behaviours such as transparency, humility and active listening in rebuilding trust within an organisation. Book your place here! We can also learn a lot from strong female leaders.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

For myself, this September also marks a special milestone in my writing career – specifically, it marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of my first leadership book, “ Leadership Vertigo ”. It didn’t matter what position you held or what role you played as they had this way of making us feel important.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 10, 2018

In my new book, Culture Decks Decoded , I do just that. Their opening slide on D&I states that they work hard to fight the “unfair practices and trends” that they see in other tech companies. Offering trainings on unconscious bias, ally-ship and active listening skills.

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 16, 2013

Of ensuring that we actively listen to what those around us are saying, and sometimes what they’re not saying. So with this in mind, how can leaders ensure that in these conversation moments, they’re not only focusing on their perspective, but that they’re being open to seeing the perspectives of those they lead?

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 11, 2019

In John Baldoni's book , The Leader's Guide to Speaking with Presence , he provides these tips for listening as a leader and learning as a leader: When Listening As A Leader : Look at people when they are speaking to you. Ask open-ended questions, such as "Tell me about." Make eye contact. or "Could you explain this?"

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Leadership development has been shown to help people become more open to constructive feedback and develop self-awareness, clarify behavioural patterns that may hinder job effectiveness, and also identify strengths and personal development needs. You can’t just read a book or two and claim to know all about effective leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

If the issue, circumstance, or situation is important enough, and there is enough at stake, people will do what is necessary to open lines of communication and close positional gaps. The methodology laid out in her book 'Fierce Conversations' is SUPERB! Love your articel and the suggestions within it. Thanks again.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 9, 2018

The best leaders are great risk takers, because they are open for opportunity. To embrace failure means you’re open to risk and willing to find lessons in mistakes. If you work in an office, leave your door open. Be an active listener. When you listen, you learn. Be open to the opinions of others.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 10, 2017

In John Baldoni's book , The Leader's Guide to Speaking with Presence , he provides these tips for listening as a leader and learning as a leader: When Listening As A Leader : Look at people when they are speaking to you. Ask open-ended questions, such as "Tell me about." Make eye contact. or "Could you explain this?"

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

If the issue, circumstance or situation is important enough, and there is enough at stake, people will do what is necessary to open lines of communication and close positional gaps. However if the issue is important enough to create a conflict, then it is surely important enough to resolve.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Here are some great tips from Michelle Tillis Lederman's book, The 11 Laws of Likability.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

You can’t publish a book without writing regularly. When you genuinely recognize and respond to the emotions of team members, it creates a safe space for open dialogue and vulnerability. Listening is more than just processing words; it’s about understanding and validating emotions and intent. Stay tuned.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 8, 2017

In John Baldoni's book , The Leader's Guide to Speaking with Presence , he provides these tips for listening as a leader and learning as a leader: When Listening As A Leader : Look at people when they are speaking to you. Ask open-ended questions, such as "Tell me about." Make eye contact. or "Could you explain this?"

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 30, 2016

In John Baldoni's book , The Leader's Guide to Speaking with Presence , he provides these tips for listening as a leader and learning as a leader: When Listening As A Leader : Look at people when they are speaking to you. Ask open-ended questions, such as "Tell me about." Make eye contact. or "Could you explain this?"

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 18, 2016

In John Baldoni's book , The Leader's Guide to Speaking with Presence , he provides these tips for listening as a leader and learning as a leader: When Listening As A Leader : Look at people when they are speaking to you. Ask open-ended questions, such as "Tell me about." Make eye contact. or "Could you explain this?"

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 21, 2016

In John Baldoni's book , The Leader's Guide to Speaking with Presence , he provides these tips for listening as a leader and learning as a leader: When Listening As A Leader : Look at people when they are speaking to you. Ask open-ended questions, such as "Tell me about." Make eye contact. or "Could you explain this?"

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 31, 2017

Here are some great tips from Michelle Tillis Lederman's book, The 11 Laws of Likability.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 9, 2017

Here are some great tips from Michelle Tillis Lederman's book, The 11 Laws of Likability.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 6, 2015

The mentor opens doors for the mentee. The mentor requests pro-active changes of mentee, evaluates realism of goals and offers truths about path to success and shortcomings of mentee’s approaches. The mentor is a resource for business trends, opportunities, an active listener and adviser on values, actions.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 15, 2017

Here are some great tips from Michelle Tillis Lederman's book, The 11 Laws of Likability.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 19, 2016

When Daniel Goleman released “Emotional Intelligence” in 1995, did anyone think that this best-selling book would transform the role of leadership? These types of relationships fuel open communication, a good work ethic, flexibility and a better understanding of each person’s roles and expectations.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 28, 2016

I spent 3 years researching and writing on this topic for a book, (What?) The Problem with Goal-Center Listening. How willing are you to learn to show up with an open mind, recognize when you have biases or expectations and quiet them before starting the exchange? Her newest book What?

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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. Ask an open-ended question. Then listen carefully to that person’s side of the story.

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