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6 Times When a Leader Can Go Overboard, but Should Stop

Lead from Within

A true caring leader understands that making difficult decisions and inflicting short-term discomfort can lead to long-term benefits for everyone, and the real caring is being honest. The best leaders know that to truly succeed, they must actively listen to their team and create a space where everyone feels heard and valued.

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Your First 90 Days: How to Start Your New Leadership Role Right.

Modern Servant Leader

Empathy : Actively listen to understand and appreciate people’s greatest challenges. Thoroughness : Think in terms of systems and prioritize long-term results over short-term quick wins. Put people first, build teams, and be a steward. This is especially important in Days 1-30 and 61-90.

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What Remote Leaders Do Differently to Be Successful

Lead from Within

As a result, by actively listening and engaging in two-way dialogue, remote leaders can build stronger relationships with their team and drive better outcomes. Leaders trust, not doubt. Leaders prioritize, not push: In a remote environment, it’s easy to get caught up in the urgency of the moment and lose sight of the big picture.

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Got questions?

Lead Change Blog

That boss wanted to know how we were going to achieve both quality and quantity or how we would meet our short-term goals without jeopardizing our long-term position. Asking questions that really matter + actively listening to the answer + critically reviewing what’s been shared = a good life practice.

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What Great Remote Leaders Do Differently to Be Successful

Lead from Within

As a result, by actively listening and engaging in two-way dialogue, remote leaders can build stronger relationships with their team and drive better outcomes. Leaders trust, not doubt. Leaders prioritize, not push: In a remote environment, it’s easy to get caught up in the urgency of the moment and lose sight of the big picture.

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

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7 Signs of a Good Manager

HR Digest

And just like the first sign, they will actively listen to you while you share your thoughts. They are actively organizing growth strategies to help their team members advance in their careers. You could find asking questions to know each individual’s goals, both short and long-term. They seek the good of others.